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 OUTER HANDLE
Remove SOUND INSULATION

Disconnect Bowden cable at bottom (1) and top (2) from door lock (2).

Installation:

Bowden cable must be correctly engaged in locators in door lock (2).

Bowden cable must be laid without kinks in bend to door lock (2).

Seal (4) must be correctly fitted on Bowden cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Door Lock

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IMPORTANT: Door can not be opened if Bowden cable (1) is incorrectly laid.

Remove seals (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Removing Outside Door Handle Seals

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If necessary, release cable holder for outside door handle light from carrier (1).

Remove carrier (1) in direction of arrow and feed out.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Carrier

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Replacement

If necessary, release cable connector (1).

Feed Bowden cable (2) out of carrier (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Connector, Bowden Cable And Carrier

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