51 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove the outer door handle support. Refer to 51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing the exterior door handle support including lock cylinder, left or right (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)  and 51 21 126 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SUPPORT FOR LEFT OR RIGHT OUTER DOOR HANDLE WITHOUT LOCK CYLINDER (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV) .

Removal: 

Unclip locking rod (1).

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Unscrew the screws (2).

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Replacement: 

Remount Bowden cable (1).

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Installation: 

Tighten screws (1) first. Then tighten screw (2) of door lock.

Tightening torque 51 21 1AZ .

Clip in locking rod (3).

Connect plug connection (4).

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Required reworking: 

• Install the outer door handle support. Refer to 51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing the exterior door handle support including lock cylinder, left or right (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)  and 51 21 126 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SUPPORT FOR LEFT OR RIGHT OUTER DOOR HANDLE WITHOUT LOCK CYLINDER (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV) .