51 41 017 Removing and installing or replacing cover on door handle, front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Version from 03/2012 with alarm system:

Installation note:

Make sure cables (1) is positioned correctly on cover (2).

The cables (1) must not be pinched by cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Cables

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