51 22 170 Removing and installing/replacing outer door handle on left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER ON OUTER DOOR HANDLE

If necessary, lay outer door handle light (1) slightly to one side.

Pull out outer door handle (2) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Carefully feed out outer door handle (2) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 1: Pulling Outer Door Handle

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Installation note:

Locator (1) must not be damaged.

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Seal (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Door Handle Seal

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Installation note:

Seals (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

In necessary, use string to pull lock actuation (3) outwards and hold in position.

Install outer door handle and insert correctly into lock actuator (3).

Remove string.

Mount COVER ON OUTER DOOR HANDLE and carry out function check with open door.

Fig 3: Seals, Lock Actuator And Retaining Clasp

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After replacing version with Comfort Access/CA:

Clear fault memory and perform functional check.