51 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing outside handle on left or right front door (up to 09/00): Removal:

Pull outside handle (1) max. outwards and approx. 2 mm towards rear.

Fig 1: Pulling Outside Handle

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(A):

Press outside handle (1) approx. 4 mm towards inside.

(B):

Remove outside handle (1) towards rear/outside.

Fig 2: Pressing Outside Handle

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Installation: 

Guide (1) and support (2) on outside handle (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Installing Guide & Support On Outside Handle

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