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 COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE
Disconnect BOWDEN CABLE FROM DOOR LOCK

Driver's side only:

Remove DOOR LOCK on front door

NOTE: Version with Comfort Access/CA:
CA sensor (4) must not be damaged.

Unlock catches (2) on carrier (1).

Press lock cylinder (5) behind door outer skin (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Cylinder, Door Outer Skin, Catches And Carrier

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If necessary, disconnect plug on CA module.

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

Remove carrier (3) for outside door handle.

Fig 2: Removing Carrier For Outside Door Handle

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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, Carrier And Channel

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Replacement:

Remove BOWDEN CABLE FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT DOOR

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING