51 21 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover On Outside Handle

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Lever out cap (1) and release screw underneath.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty trim (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Faulty Trim

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

Fig 2: Identifying Outside Door Handle & Cover

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Version with light package:

Installation:

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

Guides (3) of outside door handle light (1) must be correctly seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Outside Door Handle & Guide

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides

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