63 31 170 Removing and installing/replacing door handle light on left or right front door: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove SOUND INSULATION FROM FRONT DOOR
• Remove cover on front outside handle. See COVER or COVER WITH LOCK CYLINDER .
• Remove DOOR LOCK ON FRONT DOOR .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2) from carrier for outside door handle (3).

Raise outside door handle (4) slightly and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Door Handle Components

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Installation: 

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Handle Light Components

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Installation: 

Make sure wiring harness (1) is laid correctly.

Wiring harness holders (2) must not be damaged.