51 22 090 Removing and installing/replacing the door lock in the left or right rear door

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Preliminary work needed:

Open side window completely.
Partly remove SOUND INSULATION
Remove WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP

Removal:

Partly release rubber window seal for door window glass (1).

Release screws (2) and carefully feed out the triangular trim (3) upwards and remove it.

Fig 1: Releasing Rubber Window Seal For Door Window Glass

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Unclip locking rod (3).

Disconnect plug connection on door lock (4).

Feed out door lock (4) from the door and detach Bowden cable (5) at the same time.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Door Lock

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Installation:

Feed in door lock (4) into the door and attach Bowden cable (5) at the same time.

Tighten screws (1) first, then tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 22 3AZ .

Clip in locking rod (3).

Connect plug connection on door lock (4).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Door Lock

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Feed in triangular trim (3) and tighten screws (2).

Carefully mount rubber window seal (1).

Fig 4: Releasing Rubber Window Seal For Door Window Glass

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