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 outside handle on rear door. Refer to 51 22 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTSIDE HANDLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT BACK DOOR .
Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock. Refer to 51 21 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
If necessary, remove side impact protection in rear door. Refer to 51 22 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION IN LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .

NOTE: Version with Comfort Access/CA: CA sensor (2) must not be damaged.

Unlock catches (2) on carrier (1).

Press carrier (1) behind door outer skin (3).

Fig 1: Identifying 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.

Replacement:

If necessary, remove Bowden cable for outside door handle. Refer to 51 22 233 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOWDEN CABLE FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Fig 3: View Of Seals On Carrier

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