Installing handgrip

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Fig 1: Installing Outer Door Handle With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Clean mounting surface.
Place the cover in the door in position.
Place the holder into position, fit cover panel with the bolts (2x).
Use new bolts or clean old bolts and apply some locking fluid P/N 1161053.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm
Pull rod downwards and press into the clamp on the interior lock.
Install the rear plug.
Check the function.

NOTE: For installing rear most bolt, press cover inner lock a bit downwards.