51 21 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Sound Insulation in front door

Release Bowden cable (1) from door lock (2).

Installation:

Bowden cable (1) must be correctly engaged in locators in door lock (2).

Bowden cable (1) must be laid without kinks in bend to door lock (2).

IMPORTANT: Door cannot be opened if Bowden cable (1) is incorrectly laid.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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NOTE: Outside door handle shown removed for purposes of clarity.

If necessary, release cable strap (1).

Feed Bowden cable (2) out of carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Strap, Bowden Cable And Carrier

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