51 22 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle, left or right

Lever out cap (1).

Fig 1: Levering Out Cap

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Detach cover (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Cover

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

Fig 3: Detaching Cover From Filler Element

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Installation: 

Catches (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.