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 Cap On Screw

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

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Outside Door Handle

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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 support for outside door handle (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Guides, Outside Door Handle Light And Outside Door Handle

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides

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Replacement:

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Detach cover (2) from filler piece (3).

Installation:

Catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Catches And Cover

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