51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for left or right outside door handle (with lock cylinder)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove cover on outside handle. See 51 21 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover On Outside Handle .
• Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock. See 51 21 090 Removing And Installing/Replacing Door Lock In Left Or Right Front Door .

Driver's side only: 

• Remove door lock on front door. See 51 21 090 Removing And Installing/Replacing Door Lock In Left Or Right Front Door .

Unlock catches (2) on carrier (1).

Press lock cylinder (5) behind door outer skin (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Catches, Carrier, Lock Cylinder And Door Outer Skin

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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Seals, Carrier & Water Drainage Channel

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Removing and installing carrier for left or right outside door handle with lock cylinder.

Replacement: 

• Remove BOWDEN CABLE FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT DOOR 

Version with Comfort Access/CA: 

• Carry out PROGRAMMING/ CODING