51 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing cover on outside door handle

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Lever out cap (1) and release screw underneath.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty trim (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Cap

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Pull off cover (1) in direction of arrow with outside door handle (2) opened slightly.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Cover

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Version with light package:

Installation:

Make sure outside door handle light (1) is correctly positioned in area (2).

Guides (3) of outside door handle light (1) must be correctly seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Door Handle Light, Guides Door Handle Light And Outside Door Handle

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Installation:

Guides (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides

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Replacement

NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Detach cover (2) from filler piece (3).

Installation:

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

Fig 5: Detaching Cover From Filler Piece

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