51 22 200 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle and lock actuator on left or right rear door (from 09/00)

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NOTE: The lock actuator has a Bowden cable from year of manufacture 09/2000.

Remove acoustic insulation. See 51 48... Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in front door, left or right

Remove outside handle on rear door. See 51 22 170 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle on left or right rear door (from 09/00)

Remove seals (1) and (2) for outside handle.

Fig 1: Removing Seals Of Outside Handle

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Lever out Bowden cable (1) from holder (2) with screwdriver.

CAUTION: Do not bend holder (2).

Unhook Bowden cable nipple (3) from lever (4).

Fig 2: Removing Bowden Cable From Holder

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Feed Bowden cable (1) out of guide (2).

Installation:

Foam (3) must be in area of guide (2).

NOTE: Shown in illustration without window guide rail.

Fig 3: Removing Bowden Cable Out Of Guide

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Loosen bolt (1).

Lever out lock actuator (2) towards front and remove to inner door plate.

Fig 4: Removing Lock Actuator

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Installation:

Grommet (3) must be pushed onto end piece (4).

NOTE: Bowden cable nipple (1) for rear door.
Bowden cable nipple (2) for 2-door model only on front door.

Fig 5: Installing Bowden Cable Nipple & Grommet

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Installation:

If necessary, replace screw (1) on lock actuator (3).

Bowden cable (2) must be correctly engaged with lock actuator (3).

Fig 6: Engaging Bowden Cable To Lock Actuator

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Installation:

Bowden cable nipple (1) must be correctly fitted in lock actuator (2) and must not be removed.

Fig 7: Installing Bowden Cable To Lock Actuator

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