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

Lever out seal (1) and release screw in area (A).

Installation:

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on door.

Fig 1: Removing Seal

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

Fig 2: Pulling Off 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 Guides And Outside Door Handle Light

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides

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