51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside handle

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Lever out seal (1) and release screw in area (A).

Installation:

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on door.

Fig 1: Outside Door Handle Seal, Screw Area And Removal Direction

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Pull off cover (1) in direction of arrow with outside door handle (2) opened slightly.

Fig 2: Outside Door Handle, Cover And Removal Direction

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Version with light package:

Installation:

Make sure outside door handle light (1) is correctly positioned in area (2).

Guides (3) of outside door handle light (1) must be correctly seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Fig 3: Guides, Positioning Area, Outside Door Handle And Outside Door Handle Light

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Outside Door Handle Guides

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