51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle

Remove trim (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty trim (1).

Fig 1: Plate And Trim

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Screw

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Pull off cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Cover

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

Installation:

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

Fig 4: Catches And Cover

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