51 21 126 Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outer door handle without lock barrel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove outer door handle. See 51 21 170 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OUTER DOOR HANDLE FROM LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
• Partially remove sound insulation. See 51 48 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Disconnect Bowden cable (2) at bottom and top from door lock at front door (3).

Installation note: 

Bowden cable must be correctly engaged in locators in door lock (3).

Bowden cable must be laid without kinks in bend to door lock (3).

Bowden cable seal must be correctly fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Attachment Points, Bowden Cable, Door Lock And Carrier Plate

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Release screw (1) from cover (2).

Remove cover (2).

Installation note: 

Insert rubber seal (3) correctly in guides on door outer skin.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw From Cover And Rubber Seal

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Release retaining screw (1).

Remove plastic guide underneath.

Installation note: 

Correctly insert retaining lug (2) and move to stop.

Fig 3: Releasing Retaining Screw

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Turn carrier for door outside handle (1) approx. 90° and feed out below.

Installation note: 

Ensure correct Bowden cable installation position.

Fig 4: Turning Carrier For Door Outside Handle

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Replacement: 

Feed Bowden cable (1) out of carrier (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is correctly fitted on support (2).

Fig 5: Locating Bowden Cable

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