51 21 170 Removing and installing or replacing outer door handle from left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out seal plugs (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Plugs

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Release screws (1) from lock barrel housing or retaining element (see also next operation).

Tightening torque 51 21 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Barrel Housing And Screws

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NOTE: Version

A = Driver's side with lock barrel housing

B= Passenger's side with retaining element

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Barrel Housing And Retaining Element

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Version with Comfort Access:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Slacken front bolt (1) on outer door handle until the retaining element (2) can be removed from the front.

Tightening torque 51 21 1AZ .

Fig 5: Removing Door Handle

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Feed outer door handle (1) with Bowden cable (3) out of the door.

Installation note:

Rubber seals (2) of outer door handle (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Outer Door Handle, Bowden Cable, And Rubber Seals

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