51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle

coupe:

Lever out cover (1) only until bore (2) is accessible.

Fig 1: Levering Out Cover (1) Only Until Bore (2) Is Accessible

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sedan:

Remove plate (1).

Installation:

Fit new plate (1).

Fig 2: Fitting Plate

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Detach cover (2).

Fig 3: Unscrewing Bolt And Cover

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Lever out catches (1) and detach cover (2) from filler element (3).

Installation:

Fig 4: Identifying Catches On Cover

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