51 41 019 Removing and installing or replacing door handle on door trim panel, front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Only drill down to door trim panel area (4) so as not to damage the contact surface.

Drill out welding spots (1, 2 and 3) on door trim panel (4) with 8 mm dia. welding spot drill bit.

Remove welding residue from door trim panel (4) and door handle with a scalpel (for heavy-duty applications) if these components are to be reused.

Fig 1: Identifying Welding Spots On Door Trim Panel

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Replacement:

Saw off welding pins (1) on door handle (2) down to measurement (A).

A= 2.0 ± 0.5 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Welding Pins On Door Handle

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Installation:

Door handle:

Tightening torque 51 41 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Repair Screws

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NOTE: If bores have not been correctly drilled through, increase tightening torque according in order to ensure that door handle is firmly seated.