51 21 225 Removing and installing/replacing inside door handle in left or right front door

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Remove front door trim panel, refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Version With Lighting For Door Handle:

CAUTION: Do not damage light guide (2) when removing door handle (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Light Guide

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Release nut (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Inside Door Handle Mounting Nut

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NOTE: Guides (2) on door handle (3) must not be damaged.

Move screw (4) slightly into guide of door handle (3) during removal.

Twist inside door handle (1) inwards/upwards out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 3: Removing Inside Door Handle From Door Panel

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Installation:

Mount in door handle (1) for screw (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Use Care When Mounting Inside Door Handle

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