51 22 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle, left or right

Lever out cap (1) and frame (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cap And Frame

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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

Fig 3: Removing Outside Door Handle Cover

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Version with light package:

Installation:

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

Guides (3) must be correctly seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Outside Door Handle, Light And Guides

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Guides

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Replacement:

NOTE: Similar to illustration.

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

Installation:

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

Fig 6: Removing Cover From Filler Piece

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