51 21 170 Removing and installing or replacing outside handle from left or right front door

Special tools required: 

• 51 2 220  See BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS .

New part (from 09/2005) is provided with electrically non-conducting primer.

Removal: 

2-door models: 

Remove plate (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plate (1)

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4-door models: 

Remove plate (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plate

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Pull outside handle (2) outwards/upwards until screw (3) is accessible and hold.

Using special tool 51 2 220  , screw down screw (3) in counterclockwise direction and thereby secure outside handle (2).

Tightening torque 51 21 5AZ  . See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Pulling Outside Handle

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1. Pull off outside handle (1) from rear lock actuator (2).
2. Pull off outside handle (1) downwards (as shown in illustration) from front lock actuator (3).
   Fig 4: Pulling Off Outside Handle From Rear Lock Actuator

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Installation: 

Following parts on outside handle (4) must not be damaged or missing:

1. Rear mounting
2. Front mounting
3. Felt strip (if available for refitting/replacement no longer required)
   Fig 5: Identifying Rear And Front Mounting, Felt Strip And Outside Handle

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   Stop pad (1) must be fitted.

Insert outside handle (4) with bore (3) correctly in mounting (2).

Engage mounting (5) of outside handle (4) correctly in lock actuator (6).

Fig 6: Identifying Outside Handle, Lock Actuator And Mounting

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Grip outside handle (2) and, using special tool 51 2 220  , screw down screw (3) in clockwise direction.

Tightening torque 51 21 5AZ  . See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Carry out function check only with door open.

Fig 7: Pulling Outside Handle

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