51 21 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover On Outside Handle

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Coupe:

Lever out cover (1) only until bore (2) is accessible.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Sedan:

Remove plate (1).

Installation:

Fit new plate (1).

Fig 2: Removing Plate
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Unscrew bolt (1).

Detach cover (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Cover

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

Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Catches On Filler Element
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