51 21 200 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle and lock actuator from left or right front door

Remove sound insulation on front door, refer to 51 48 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove outside handle on front door, refer to 51 21 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OUTSIDE HANDLE FROM LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

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

Fig 1: Removing Outside Handle Seals

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Unclip ball head (1).

Fig 2: Unclipping Ball Head

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

Loosen bolt (1).

Fig 3: Loosening Lock Actuator Bolt

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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 4: Identifying Bowden Cable

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Installation: 

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

Fig 5: Fitting Lock Actuator

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Seal (3) must be fitted - wind noises.

Buffers (4) must be fitted.

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

Fig 6: Installing Lock Actuator

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