Installing Front Door Handle

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Handle

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→ Clip the lock actuation mechanism tightly, but not tensioned into the guide on the outer door handle.

→ Leave the door open after installing the key cylinder and lock cylinder housing.

→ Check the function of the outer door handle with the door open.

1. Open doors.
2. Checking that the handle receiver is locked in installation position.
   1. 2.1. Check that the mounting point -9-  was locked correctly in installation position during removal. If the mounting is not locked, it can also be secured afterwards.
      Fig 2: Identifying Door Handle Mounting Lock

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3. Locking lock actuation in installation position
   1. 3.1. Attach securing spring -10-  to lock actuation lever using assembly tool T10118  .

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      Information 

      For vehicles with Porsche Entry and Drive

      • 1. Install Porsche Entry and Drive wiring harness. → Removing and installing wiring harness for Porsche Entry and Drive system 
      • 2. Install front door sub-frame  . → Installing Front Door Sub-Frame 
      Fig 3: Identifying Door Handle Mounting Lock

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4. Insert door handle.
   1. 4.1. Insert rubber bases -8-  .
   2. 4.2. Insert door handle -7- -arrow A-  and swivel it inwards by 90° -arrow B-  .
      Fig 4: Installing Door Handle

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5. Attaching door handle
   1. 5.1. Press door handle -7-  inwards -arrow C-  and hook it in behind the mounting -9- -arrow D-  .
      Fig 5: Attaching Door Handle (1 Of 2)

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      Fig 6: Attaching Door Handle (2 Of 2)

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   2. 5.2. Press door handle -7-  forward (-arrow E-  ) until you feel it engage.
      Fig 7: Pressing Door Handle

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6. Attaching lock actuation
   1. 6.1. Press the lock actuator -6-  into the guide on the door handle -arrow F-  .
      Fig 8: Attaching Lock Actuation (1 Of 2)

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      Fig 9: Attaching Lock Actuation (2 Of 2)

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7. Installing housing with lock barrel - driver's door only  .
   1. 7.1. Insert driver's key into the housing with lock cylinder and push in the housing -4-  (-arrow G-  ) while turning the driver's key slightly to the right at the same time. If necessary, loosen a fastening screw -2 and 3-  slightly until the housing and lock cylinder -4-  can be inserted completely.
   2. 7.2. Screw in fastening screws -2 and 3-  at the side (-arrow H-  ) and tighten to the specified torque.

      → Technical Values 

      Fig 10: Installing Housing Using Lock Barrel (Driver's Door Only)

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8. Installing housing - passenger's door only.
   1. 8.1. Slide in the housing -4-  (-arrow G-  ). If necessary, loosen a fastening screw -2 and 3-  slightly until the housing -4-  can be inserted completely.
   2. 8.2. Screw in fastening screw -2-  at the side (-arrow H-  ) and tighten to the specified torque. → Technical Values 
      Fig 11: Installing Housing Using Lock Barrel (Passenger's Door Only)

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9. Checking operation of door handle.
   1. 9.1. Function test following assembly work.
10. Installing cover cap.
    1. 10.1. Push cap -1-  up on to basic door frame at the side (-arrow J-  ) and clip into position (-arrow I-  ).
       Fig 12: Installing Cover Cap (1 Of 2)

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       Fig 13: Installing Cover Cap (2 Of 2)

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11. Close doors