51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outer door handle with lock cylinder

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove OUTER HANDLE
Remove FRONT SOUND INSULATION

Removal:

Remove screw (1).

Slide support (2) forwards and feed out inwards.

Fig 1: Removing Front Sound Insulation

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NOTE: If a cover is installed on the support (1), it does not have to be disassembled.

Shift support (1) forwards and detach operating rod (2) from door lock (3).

Feed out support (1) from door.

Fig 2: Detaching Operating Rod From Door Lock

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Detach cable (1) and remove support.

Fig 3: Detaching Support Cable

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Replacement:

Remount LOCK CYLINDER .

Installation:

Attach cable (1).

Fig 4: Detaching Support Cable

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NOTE: If a cover is installed on the support (1), it does not have to be disassembled.

Feed in support (1) into door.

Attach operating rod (2) in door lock (3).

Fig 5: Detaching Operating Rod From Door Lock

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Feed in support (2) into mounting towards the rear.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 6AZ .

Fig 6: Feeding Support Into Mounting

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Required reworking:

Install OUTER DOOR HANDLE
Install SOUND INSULATION