Removal and installation the side door lock drive (BMW X5 E53)

The front door lock drive must be replaced in the following order: Remove the sound insulation and the outer handle of the front door. Remove the seals (12 and 13, see Fig. 18.41).



Release the ball head (1, Fig. 18.55) and disconnect the drive cable (2) from the mount (3) in the door lock. The drive cable has a red color mark.



Loosen the screw (1, Fig. 18.56), pull the drive (2) of the lock forward and remove it towards the inner door panel. When installing, make sure that the guide (3) protrudes beyond the edge (4) of the panel, and the drive (5) of the lock should be flush with the guide (6).

Attention! Do not remove the lock drive cable or replace it with another one, as the door may not open.

Must be installed correctly - cable (1, Fig. 18.57) relative to the drive (2) of the lock and the seal (3) to counteract the noise of air flows. Stop buffers (4) must be installed.



Replace the screw if necessary (1, Fig. 18.58) on the door lock drive (2).

Attention! All operations for replacing rear door locks and handles should be carried out in the same way as for front door locks and handles.