51 22 126 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for outside door handle on left or right rear door
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X3, and 2006 BMW X3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove outside handle on rear door, see 51 22 170 Removing and installing / replacing outside handle on left or right back door
- Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock, see 51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door
Release screw (1) on carrier (5).
Feed out seals (2 and 3) in direction of arrow and remove.
Unlock catches (4) on carrier (5).
Pull carrier (3) towards rear/top until screw (1) of sheet metal slot (2) is free.
Remove carrier (3) for outside door handle.
Installation:
Seals (1) on carrier (3) must not be damaged.
IMPORTANT:
Water drainage channel (2) must not be fouled/clogged.
Replacement:
If necessary, remove Bowden cable for outside door handle, see 51 22 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right rear door