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

Lever out cap (1) and release screw underneath.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty trim (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Cap

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

Fig 2: Pulling Door Handle Cover

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Version with light package:

Installation note:

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

Guides (3) of outer door handle light (1) must be correctly seated in support for outer door handle (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Door Handle And Guides

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Installation note:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Outer Door Handle Guides

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Replacement

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

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

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Detaching Door Handle Cover From Filler Piece

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