Mounting the chrome strip on the external door handle

Separate components of outside door handle 

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• Thread the electronics (1) in on the door handle (2) as shown.

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• Position the connector (1) on the door handle (2) and thread it in.
• Make sure that the snap-in-lug (3) is directed to the outside.

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• Position the LED module (1) onto the door handle (2).
• Ensure that the cables (3) are placed as shown between the LED module (1) and the door handle (2).
• Tighten down screw (4).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  LED module on door handle
  Screw	tightening torque	0.4 Nm

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• Clean the adhesive area (1).
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R1

  100 ml, Bottle

  83192211217

• Detach the liner (2).

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• Position the electronics (1) in the door handle (2) and press lightly.
• Hook the cable (3) on the provided lug (4).

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• If necessary, remove the existing chrome coating with a suitable tool from the welding pins (1).

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• Position the chrome wedge trim (1) on the outer panel (2) and fix it with yellow plastic adhesive tape (3).
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Yellow plastic adhesive tape

  83199410979

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• Carry out work on a clean underlay (to prevent scratches and pressure marks).
• Preheat soldering iron with the soldering tip shown (2) for approx. 10 minutes.
• Weld the welding pins (1) by light pressure with the soldering tip (2) (Width = 4 mm) from the inside to the outside.

  After welding each welding pin, maintain pressure on the cover of the outside door handle for approx. 5 seconds (welding pin cooling phase) 

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• Perform work on all 3 welding pins (1) and weld as shown.

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• Weld the retaining tab of the connector (1) with the soldering iron and the illustrated soldering tip (2).

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• Position the outer panel (1) as shown in the area (2) and clip in to the external door handle (3).

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Outer panel on external door handle
  Screw	tightening torque	0.45 Nm

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• Mount the seal (1) on the external door handle (2) correctly.
• Make sure the retaining tab (3) engages completely.

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• Only for door handles with lock cylinder: 

  Clip the retaining clip (1) in the cover for the lock cylinder (2).

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• Position the cover for the lock cylinder (1) on the external door handle (2) and clip it in.
• Make sure the retaining tabs (3) have been threaded correctly.

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