51 22 170 Removing and installing / replacing outside handle on left or right back door

Lift out seal plugs (1) and (2).

Mask the area around the bore with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).

Installation

Fig 1: Fitting New Seal Plugs

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Cut off foam tape around area (1) with knife (razor-sharp).

Fig 2: Cutting Off Foam Tape Around Area With Knife

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Insert screwdriver (A) and lift retaining tab (1) on locking plate (2) over the retaining lug (3).

Installation

Fig 3: Inserting Screwdriver And Lift Retaining Tab On Locking Plate Over Retaining Lug

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Using small screwdriver (B) (0.4 x 2 mm), press locking plate (2) with raised retaining tab (1) forwards.

Remove both screwdrivers.

Fig 4: Using Small Screwdriver And Pressing Locking Plate With Raised Retaining Tab Forwards

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Lift out lower edge of outside handle and pull obliquely downwards to remove.

Fig 5: Lifting Out Lower Edge Of Outside Handle And Pulling Obliquely Downwards

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Installation

Insert screwdriver (B) (0.4 x 2 mm) in locking plate (2) and pull it backwards until the retaining tab (1) engages audibly.
Perform function check with opened rear door.

Fig 6: Inserting Screwdriver In Locking Plate

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