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

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

Lift out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 321 (fishbone) at bottom.

Unhook cover (1) at top and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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