51 41 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front door handle (passenger side)

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Decorative Strip from front door (passenger side)

Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 1: Cover, Special Tool (00 9 317) And Removal Direction

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Catches And Cover

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