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51 21 225 Removing and installing/replacing inside door handle in left or right front door

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Remove front door trim panel. Refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL 

Version With Lighting For Door Handle: 

CAUTION: Do not damage light guide (2) when removing door handle (1).
Fig 1: Identifying Light Guide
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Release nut (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Nut
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NOTE: Guides (2) on door handle (3) must not be damaged. Move screw (4) slightly into guide of door handle (3) during removal.

Twist inside door handle (1) inwards/upwards out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 3: Twisting Inside Door Handle Inwards/Upwards Out Of Door Trim Panel
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Installation: 

Mount in door handle (1) for screw (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Mount In Door Handle For Screw
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