51 41 019 Removing and installing/replacing door handle on door trim panel at front (passenger side) left or right: Replacement

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Drill out holes (1) in door handle (2) to 3.0 mm dia.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Handle With Drill Holes

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Slide door handle (1) into door trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Handle And Door Trim Panel

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Installation:

Turn door trim panel over and lay with door handle on clean surface
Lay large washer (1) on welding pin (2) and mark
Remove door handle and saw off all welding pins (2) slightly below marking
Insert door handle
Fit large washer (1) and small washer (3)
Secure with screw (4)
Tighten down all 4 screws

Tightening torque 51 41 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Washer On Welding Pin And Screws

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