51 22 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle, left or right

Lever out cap (1) and frame (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cap And Frame

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Pull off cover (1) in direction of arrow with outside door handle (2) opened slightly.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover And Outside Door Handle

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Version with light package: 

Installation: 

Make sure door handle light (1) is correctly positioned in area (2).

Guides (3) must be correctly seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Door Handle Light, Guides And Outside Door Handle

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Installation: 

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Guides

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