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

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Fit new plate (1).

Fig 1: Removing Plate

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Detach cover (2).

Fig 2: Unscrewing Bolt

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Lever out catches (1) and detach cover (2) from filler element (3).

Catches (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Installing Catches On Cover
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