Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair

51 21 170 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Outside Handle From Left Or Right Front Door

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove door trim panel







Disengage Bowden cable (1) from locking lever (2) and guide (3).

Installation: Make sure Bowden cable (1) is correctly routed.







Note: Screw (1) is accessible from inside of door through opening (2). If necessary, lever out cover cap.

Release screw (1).
Release screw (3) and remove spacer (4).

1AZ Outside handle to front door 4 Nm

Installation:
When fitting a new door handle, insert screws (self-tapping screws) in door handle prior to installation.







Feed out door handle (1).

Installation: Make sure seals (2 and 3) are correctly seated