51 22 090 Removing and installing/replacing the door lock in the left or right rear door (Cooper 4-door hatchback models, 2020-2023)

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.

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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.

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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).

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Clip in locking rod (3).

Connect plug connection on door lock (4).

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

Carefully mount rubber window seal (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Mount SOUND INSULATION .
• Install WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP .
• Close side window completely.