51 41 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on door handle, front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Cover

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Version from 03/2012 with alarm system:

Installation note: Make sure cables (1) is positioned correctly on cover (2).

The cables (1) must not be pinched by cover (2).

Fig 2: Positioning Cables On Cover

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