Installing the outside door handle

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Check the fixture (1) for damage, if necessary replace the outside door handle.
Check the seals (2) for damage, replace if necessary. The seals (2) may not be damaged or missing.

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Ensure that, during the disassembly of the outside door handle, the lock actuation (1) is held in the installation position by the retaining clamps (2).
If the lock actuation (1) is not in the installation position, then pull the lock actuation (1) outwards with a string (3) and hold it.
Insert the outside door handle and feed it into the lock actuation (1) correctly.
Remove the string (3).
Carry out functional check with door open.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE .