Removal Procedure
- Remove the trim panel and the access cover. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS)
or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54)
.
- Remove the Water Deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement
.
- Use the following procedure in order to remove the control rod from the outside handle:
- Pry the clip anchor out of the hole.
- Push the clip away from the lever.
- Pull the rod (1) and the clip away from the lever.
- Remove the outside handle nuts.
- Remove the outside handle.
- Disconnect the license lamp wiring.
- Remove the license plate housing bolts.
- Remove the license plate housing.
- Remove the door lock shield.
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- Use the following procedure in order to remove the control rod from the lock cylinder (3):
- Pry the clip anchor out of the hole.
- Push the clip away from the lever.
- Pull the rod and the clip away from the lever.
- Remove the lock cylinder retainer (1).
- Remove the lock cylinder.
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