51 21 170 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Outside Handle From Left Or Right Front Door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disengage Bowden cable (1) from locking lever (2) and guide (3).

Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is correctly routed.

Fig 1: Disengaging Bowden Cable From Locking Lever And Guide

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NOTE: Screw (1) is accessible from inside of door through opening (2).

If necessary, lever out cover cap.

Release screw (1).

Release screw (3) and remove spacer (4).

Tightening torque: 4 Nm

Installation:

When fitting a new door handle, insert screws (self-tapping screws) in door handle prior to installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer

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Feed out door handle (1).

Installation:

Make sure seals (2 and 3) are correctly seated

Fig 3: Feeding Out Door Handle

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