51 21 126 Removing and installing/replacing support for left or right outer door handle without lock cylinder (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove OUTER HANDLE .
• Remove FRONT SOUND INSULATION .

Removal: 

Remove screw (1).

Slide support (2)  forwards and feed out inwards.

Feed out support (1) from door.

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Detach cable (1) and remove support.

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Installation: 

Attach cable (1).

Feed in support (1) into door.

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

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 6AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install OUTER DOOR HANDLE .
• Install SOUND INSULATION .