51 42 019 Removing and installing/replacing door handle on door trim panel, rear left or right (up to 03/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release nuts (1 and 2).

Fig 1: Removing Nuts

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Lever inside handle (1)

A) out of upper screw fastening points

B) and pull off upwards from door trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Removing Inside Handle

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Installation:

Screws (1) and fixtures of inside handle (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Checking Screws & Fixtures

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Replacement:

Feed inside handle (1) in direction of arrow out of decorative strip (2) and remove.

Fig 4: Feeding Inside Handle In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation:

Catches (1) on decorative strip (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Ensure Catches Are Not Damaged

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