51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Security version:

Cover is designed as armor plating and bonded to door window frame, replacement is not possible.

Feed out cable (1).

Lever cover (2) in direction of arrow out of retainer (3).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Retainer

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Lever cover (1) out of front door.

Fig 2: Removing Cover From Front Door

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Installation:

Following parts of cover (5) must not be damaged or missing:

Sound insulation
Foam
Bridge

Fig 3: Identifying Sound Insulation, Foam And Bridge
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Replacement only: