Driver's Door Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Tightening torques
Window to guide
Driver's door lock cylinder,
removing and installing
Only the driver's door is equipped with a
lock cylinder. The procedure for
removing the door handle rear anchor on
the other three doors is similar to that for
removing the driver's door lock cylinder.
Open door and remove plastic plug
(Sedan or Sport Wagon shown in
illustration) or rubber covering (Coupe or
Convertible) at lock cylinder mounting
bolt access hole in upper rear door
edge.
Note:
On Sedan or Sport Wagon: Remove
inner plug by prying with screwdriver,
then peel off outer (oval) plastic trim.
Remove lock cylinder mounting screw
(arrow).
Pull out lock cylinder.
-
Note:
Use key in cylinder to help pull cylinder
out.
Use a small screw driver to pry cylinder
cover locking tabs (arrows). Slide cover
off cylinder gently to avoid breaking
tabs.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
8 Nm (71 in-lb)
2/25/2009 10:59 PM