Accepted Answer

Removing And Installing/Replacing Door Lock On Left Or Right Front Door

Remove sound insulation on front door.
Driver's side only.
Remove complete lock cylinder.

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on door lock (2).

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Unclip ball head (1).
Detach Bowden cable (2) from support (3) on door lock.

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Release screws (1).
Remove door lock (2) with linkage (3).

Installation :
Insert linkage for locking knob through opening in inner door plate.
Do not bend linkage (3).
Replace screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 21 1AZ.

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Carry out function check only with door open.

• Close rotary latch lock (1) with a screwdriver,
• lock car with car key,
• unlock car with car key,
• open rotary latch lock (1) with outside door handle,
• if rotary latch lock (1) opens, then O.K.
• if rotary latch lock (1) fails to open
• a new lock actuator must be fitted.

CAUTION: Door lock and door detent (lock striker) must not be greased.

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Only replacement:
Lift out lock (1) and detach Bowden cable (2) from fixture (3).
Remove Bowden cable nipple (4) from lever (5).

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Only replacement:
Unclip linkage for locking knob (2) from support (1) and feed out of guide (3).

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Installation :
Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

1	Spring
2	Mount for Bowden cable of inside door handle
3	Mount for linkage of locking knob
4	Mount for paddle of lock barrel (driver's side only) The illustration shows the left driver's door lock.

Expert:	marcpod
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Answered:	7/31/2009

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