51 21 170 Removing and installing or replacing outer door handle from left or right front door

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NOTE: Graphics used come from the F01.

Lever out seal plugs (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Plug

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Release clamping bolt (2) from the support for the outer door handle (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Bolt And Outer Door Handle

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Feed out the rear outer door handle (1) in direction of arrow.

Swivel the outer door handle (1) further in direction of arrow and feed it out at front.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Outer Door Handle

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connections

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