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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

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

Fig 1: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Catches (1) and retainers (2) on cover (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Catches, Retainers And Cover

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