Notes on bolts with right-hand and left-hand thread on rear door handle - AH72.12-P-1002-01P

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MODEL 203

Shown on model 203 with Elegance equipment version

Fig 1: Identifying Right Rear Door Handle Screw (Shown On Model 203)

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Shown on model 203 with Classic or Avantgarde equipment version

Fig 2: Identifying Left Rear Door Handle Screw (Shown On Model 203)

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Bolts with right-hand or left-hand thread are present for mounting the cover on the rear door handle, depending on the equipment version.

On Classic and Avantgarde: Bolt with left-hand thread
On Elegance: Bolt with right-hand thread

Peculiarity: Regardless of whether bolts with left-hand or right-hand thread are installed, the bolt must be loosened by turning to the left (counterclockwise).

For the equipment variant Elegance (right-hand thread) the bolt (3b) is removed as usual.
On Classic or Avantgarde equipment version (left-hand thread), the bolt (3a) is screwed in against the stop. If an attempt is made to turn the bolt further, the bolt can be screwed too far and the cover on the door handle be damaged.