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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover on outside handle
Disconnect Bowden cable from door lock
Driver's side only:
Remove door lock on front door

Unlock catches (2) on carrier (1).

Press lock cylinder (4) behind door outer skin (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Cylinder

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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Water Drainage Channel

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NOTE: The following work step ends here: Removing and installing carrier for left or right outside door handle with lock cylinder.

Replacement only:

Remove lock cylinder completely from front door
Remove Bowden cable for outside door handle on front door