51 42 019 Removing and installing/replacing door handle on door trim panel, rear left or right

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Remove rear door trim panel. Refer to 51 42 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Remove cover on door handle. Refer to 51 41 017 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON DOOR HANDLE, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw

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Release screw (1) and detach door handle (2) from door trim panel (3).

Fig 2: Releasing Screw And Detaching Door Handle From Door Trim Panel

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Installation:

Screw (1) and sleeve (2) on door handle (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw And Sleeve On Door Handle

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