51 22 200 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle and lock control on left or right rear door

Remove sound insulation on rear door. See 51 48 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Sound Insulation In Rear Door, Left Or Right .

Remove outside handle on rear door. See 51 22 170 Removing And Installing/Replacing Outside Handle On Left Or Right Back Door .

Remove seals (1) and (2) for outside handle.

Fig 1: Removing Seals (1) And (2) For Outside Handle

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Unclip ball head (1).

Detach Bowden cable (2) from support (3) on door lock.

Fig 2: Detaching Bowden Cable (2) From Support

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Slacken screw (1) (do not release fully).

Lift out lock actuator (2) towards front and remove to inner door panel.

Installation: 

Guide (3) must be located outside metal edge (4).

Lock actuator (5) must be flush with guide (6).

Fig 3: Ensuring Lock Actuator (5) Is Flush With Guide (6)

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Fig 4: Removing Bowden Cable

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Installation: 

Bowden cable (1) must be fitted correctly with lock actuator (2).

Seal (3) must be fitted - wind noises.

Buffers (4) must be fitted.

Fig 5: Installing Bowden Cable

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If necessary, replace screw (1) on lock actuator (2).

Guide (3) must be flush with support (4).

Fig 6: Inspecting Screw On Lock Actuator

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