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. Refer to 51 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE .
Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock. Refer to 51 21 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
Driver's side only:
Remove door lock on front door. Refer to 51 21 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

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

Unlock catches (2) on carrier (1).

Press lock cylinder (4) behind door outer skin (3).

Fig 1: Locating CA Sensor

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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: View Of Seals On Carrier

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Replacement:

Remove Bowden cable for outside door handle on front door. Refer to 51 21 233 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOWDEN CABLE FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
Version with Comfort Access/CA:
Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .