51 22 170 Removing and installing/replacing outer door handle on left or right rear door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect Bowden cable at bottom (1) and then from top (3) at door lock (2).

Installation note:

Bowden cable must be correctly engaged in fixture at bottom (1) and top (3) of door lock (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Door Lock

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Lever out seal plugs (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Seal Plugs

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Undo screws (1) on retaining element.

Tightening torque 51 22 8AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Barrel Housing Screws

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Loosen screw (1) at front of outer door handle until retaining element (2) can be fed out toward front and placed to one side.

Tightening torque 51 22 8AZ .

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Element

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Feed outer door handle (1) out of door with Bowden cable (3) and place it to one side.

Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Outer Door Handle, Bowden Cable, And Rubber Seals

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