Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove SOUND INSULATION FROM FRONT DOOR
Remove cover on front outside handle See 5121180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE or 5121181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH LOCK CYLINDER
Remove DOOR LOCK ON FRONT DOOR

NOTE: Inner door panel partially shown transparent.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2) from carrier for outside door handle (3).

Raise outside door handle (4) slightly and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness And Outside Door Handle

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guides Of Outside Door Handle Light

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Installation:

Make sure wiring harness (1) is laid correctly.

Wiring harness holders (2) must not be damaged.