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 Carrier, Door Outer Skin And Catches
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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: 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 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