Remove the rear outside door handle

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

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

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) out and feed it out in the rear.
Pivot the outside door handle (1) further towards the outside and in this process, remove it at the front.
Unlock plug connection and disconnect.
Remove the outside door handle (1).

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