Removal and installation of the exterior handle on the rear door - ra72001400241x(0241)
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Model 140
| Door sealing frame | pull out of channel in area of door lock. |
| Screw (1) | screw out while pressing door handle toward front. Do not remove screw (1); it is secured against falling by a retaining washer. |
| Door handle (2) with base (3) | move toward front and remove. Observe installation note! |
| Door handle (2) with base (3) | install so that actuating lever (arrow) on door handle (4) engages in door lock. |
| Screw (1) | screw in (6 Nm). |
| Door sealing frame | press into channel in area of door lock. |
Installation note
Adjust position of door handle on door panelling with screw (5) ( Allen wrench WAF 3mm).
Special tool
Removal, installation
- Pull door sealing frame out of channel in area of door lock.
- Screw out screw (arrow) while simultaneously pressing door handle toward front.NOTE: Do not remove screw, it is secured against falling by a retaining washer.
- Move door handle toward front out of hinge strap and door lock.
Observe installation note!
- Install door handle with base so that actuating lever on door handle engages in door lock (arrow).
- Screw in screw (6 Nm).
- Install door sealing frame.
- Check for proper function.
NOTE:
Remove door liner to remove hinge strap.
Screw out screws (arrows) and remove hinge strap through installation opening.