51 21 233 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for outside door handle on left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove carrier for outside door handle

Lever holder (2) out of catch (3).

Disconnect Bowden cable (1) from fixtures (4 and 5) and detach from carrier (6).

Fig 1: Removing And Installing/Replacing Bowden Cable For Outside Door Handle On Left Or Right Front Door

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