51 21 170 Removing and installing or replacing outside handle from left or right front door

Lift out sealing plug.

Installation:

Fit new seal plugs.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Sealing Plug

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Insert special tool 51 3 203 and lever retaining tab (1) on locking plate (2) over the retaining lug (3).

Fig 2: Aligning Retaining Tab Using Special Tool 51 3 203

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Insert special tool 51 3 201 in sliding bore on locking plate (2) and press this forwards with raised retaining tab (1).

Remove both special tools.

Fig 3: Inserting Special Tool 51 3 201 In Sliding Bore

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

Fig 4: Removing Outside Handle

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Installation:

Insert special tool 51 3 201 in sliding bore (1) of locking plate (2) and pull it backwards.

Check function.

Fig 5: Inserting Special Tool 51 3 201 In Sliding Bore

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