51 21 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover On Outside Handle

Coupe:

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

Sedan:

Remove plate (1).

Installation: 

1. Fit new plate (1).
   Fig 2: Removing Plate

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Detach cover (2).

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

Installation: 

1. Catches (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.
   Fig 4: Identifying Catches On Filler Element

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