51 41 019 Removing and installing/replacing door handle on front left or right door trim panel (long version or from 03/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL

Unfasten screws (1) and nuts (2).

Feed door handle out of door trim panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Trim Panel

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