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 OUTSIDE HANDLE ON REAR DOOR .
Disconnect BOWDEN CABLE FROM DOOR LOCK .
If necessary, remove SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION IN REAR DOOR .

NOTE:

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

CA sensor (2) must not be damaged.

Unlock catches (3) on carrier (1).

Press carrier (1) behind door outer skin (4).

Fig 1: Installing Carrier Behind Door Outer Skin

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If necessary, disconnect plug connection 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.

IMPORTANT:

Water drainage channel (2) must not be fouled/clogged.

Replacement:

If necessary, remove BOWDEN CABLE FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE .

Version with Comfort Access/CA:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ CODING

Fig 3: Removing Bowden Cable For Outside Door Handle

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