51 22 200 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle and lock actuator on left or right rear door (from 09/00)

Remove acoustic insulation. See 51 48... Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in rear door, left or right 

Remove outside handle on rear door. See 51 22 170 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle on left or right rear door (up to 09/00) 

Remove seals (1) and (2) for outside handle.

Fig 1: Removing Seals For Outside Handle

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Lever out Bowden cable (1) from holder (2) with screwdriver.

Unhook Bowden cable nipple (3) from lever (4).

Fig 2: Unhooking Bowden Cable Nipple From Lever

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Feed Bowden cable (1) out of guide (2).

Fig 3: Feeding Bowden Cable Out Of Guide

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Installation: 

Foam (3) must be in area of guide (2).

Loosen bolt (1).

Lever out lock actuator (2) towards front and remove to inner door plate.

Fig 4: Levering Out Lock Actuator Towards Front

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Installation: 

Grommet (3) must be pushed onto end piece (4).

Fig 5: Installing Grommet Onto End Piece

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace screw (1) on lock actuator (3).

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly engaged with lock actuator (3).

Fig 6: Ensuring Bowden Cable Correctly Engaged With Lock Actuator

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Installation: 

Bowden cable nipple (1) must be correctly fitted in lock actuator (2) and must not be removed.

Fig 7: Ensuring Bowden Cable Nipple Correctly Fitted In Lock Actuator

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