51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for left or right outside door handle with lock cylinder

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Outside Handle
Remove Sound Insulation

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: Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Remove seals (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Door Lock Seals, Screws And Removal Direction

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If necessary, release cable holder on carrier (1).

Remove inner carrier (1) in direction of arrow and feed out of door.

Fig 3: Inner Carrier And Removal Direction

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Replacement:

If necessary, release cable connector (1).

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

Fig 4: Bowden Cable, Carrier And Cable Connector

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