Remove the outside door handle

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Pull the outside door handle (1) out in the direction of arrow and feed it out.
Equipment specification with Comfort Access/light package:
Carefully pull the outside door handle (1) out and release and disconnect the associated plug connections.

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