51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside door handle

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Lever out cap (1) and release screw underneath.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty trim (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Barrel Cap

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

Fig 2: Pulling Off 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, Light And Guides

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Outside Door Handle 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: Disconnecting Door Cover From Filler Piece

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