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 CARRIER FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE

Lever holder (2) out of catch (3).

Disconnect Bowden cable (1) from fixtures (4 and 5) and detach from carrier (6).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable, Fixtures And Carrier

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