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 Door Lock Barrel Screw Cap

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

Fig 2: Pulling Off Cover With Outside Door Handle

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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 Door Handle Light And Guides

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Installation note:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides

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Replacement

NOTE: Similar to illustration.

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

Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Detaching Cover From Filler Piece

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