51 41 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on door handle, front left or right

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Fig 1: Levering Out Cover With Assembly Wedge

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Cover

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