Removing and Installing Door Lock in Front Door - BMW 3 Series E46 (from 09)
Tighten down adjusting
screw (1)
in counterclockwise
direction.
Important!
Carry out function check only with door open.
If door is closed
and the setting at the rotary striker lock is incorrect,
it may not be possible to open door any more
and the door trim panel must be destroyed.
Checking unlocking of rotary striker lock:
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Close rotary striker lock (1) with a screwdriver,
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lock car with car key,
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unlock car with car key,
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open rotary striker lock (1) with outside door handle,
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if rotary striker lock (1) opens, then O.K.
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If rotary striker lock (1) fails to open,
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slacken adjustment screw (2) again,
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Retighten adjusting screw (2),
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carry out check again.
Fit sealing cap.
Checking overtravel at outside handle:
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Close rotary striker lock with a screwdriver,
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open rotary striker lock with outside door handle (1),
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outside door handle (1) must be able to open further by
measurement (A),
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if measurement (A) is obtained, then O.K.
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if measurement (A) is not obtained, readjust rotary striker lock
and carry out overtravel check,
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if measurement (A) is still not obtained, you must Bowden
cable with carrier.
A
At least 2 mm
RA Removing and installing/replacing door lock in left or right front door (from 09
BMW AG - TIS
12.02.2013 21:28
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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