Door Handles And Locks; Door Handle (Outer), Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Central Locking and Anti-Theft
DOOR
HANDLES AND
LOCKS
In the procedures that follow, door handle removal, door lock
cylinder removal and door latch removal are covered for the
left front door. Other doors are similar although simpler, due
to the lack of lock cylinder.
Inside door release removal is covered in the procedure for
inner door
ane el
removal. See 411 Doors.
Door handle (outer), removing and
installing
NOTE-
IfBMWspecial tools 51 3201 and51 3 203 are available, the
door handle can be removed without removing the door trim
panel or door airbag. Use the access hole behind the rubber
sealing plug on the door edge.
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Close window on front door.
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Disconnect battery negative (-) cable.
C A U T l O G
Prior to disconnecting the batter)! read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in 001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
Remove front door trim panel. See 411 Doors.
Remove door-mounted air bag. See 721 Airbag System
(SRS).
Remove rubber sealing plug (arrow) from door edge
NOTE-
In the photo below, door handle and lock cylinder carrier are
shown on the work bench for clarity.
Working inside door cavity:
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Use long thin screwdriver to release locking tab A. Push
screwdriver through hole for rubber sealing plug.
Slide locking plate B toward front of door.
Working on outside of door, lift out lower edge of handle and
pull down to remove.
Installation is reverse of removal,
Tightening torques
Airbag
to
door
(replace screws)
8.5 Nrn (75
in-lb)