51 21 225 Removing And Installing/Replacing Inside Door Handle In Left Or Right Front Door

Version with lighting for door handle:

CAUTION: Do not damage light guide (2) when removing door handle (1).

Fig 1: Locating Light Guide

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Release nut (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guides On Door Handle

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Handle

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Mount In Door Handle

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