Installing support for release handle

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position For Front Release Handle Support

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Information

In March 2005 Production introduced a technical modification to the release handle. The modification includes a new release handle support.

For repair or interchangeability of the release handle, vehicles with an old release handle must also have a support fitted on the body.

Partly loosen luggage-compartment lining -1- .

Fig 2: Installing Support For Release Handle
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Position support for release handle -2- on the body and tighten with the fastening nut -3- . → Tightening torque: 3 Nm (2 ftlb.)-0.5 Nm (-0.5 ftlb.)
Fasten luggage compartment lining -1- .