Remove the front outside door handle

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

Remove the seal plug (1).

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Release the clamping bolt (1) from the outside door handle support with the special tool 2 450 364.

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Pull the rear outside door handle (1) to the outside and remove it in the process.
Pivot the outside door handle (1) further towards the outside and in this process, remove it at the front.

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).
Remove the outside door handle (2).

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