51 22 126 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for outside door handle on left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover on outside handle
Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock
If necessary, remove side impact protection in rear door

NOTE: Version with Comfort Access/CA:
CA sensor (2) must not be damaged.
Unlock catches (3) on carrier (1).
Press carrier (1) behind door outer skin (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Outer Skin And Catches On Carrier

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If necessary, disconnect plug connection on CA module.

Pull carrier (3) towards rear/top until screw (1) of sheet metal slot (2) is free.

Feed out carrier (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier And Screw

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Installation:

Seals (1) on carrier (3) must not be damaged.

IMPORTANT: Water drainage channel (2) must not be fouled/clogged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seals On Carrier

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove Bowden cable for outside door handle

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Carry out programming/coding