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51 22 225 Removing And Installing/Replacing Inside Door Handle Of Rear Left Or Right Door

Remove rear door trim panel. Refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

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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Slacken nut (1).

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

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

Fig 3: Removing Door Handle
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Installation: 

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

Fig 4: Identifying Mount In Door Handle
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