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:

Fit new seal plugs.

Fig 1: Locating Seal Plugs

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

Fig 2: Cutting Off Foam Tape Around Area

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

Fig 3: Lifting Retaining Tab Using Screwdriver

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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: Pressing Locking Plate 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

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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: Engaging Locking Plate Using Screwdriver

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