51 21... Assembling the outer door handle

Insert gasket (1) in outer door handle (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Gasket And Outer Door Handle

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Version with light package:

Feed in LED (1) in outer door handle (2) and lock.

Fig 2: Feeding LED In Outer Door Handle

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Version with light package/Comfort Access:

Clip in connector (1) for LED and connector (2) for Comfort Access sensor in holder (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Holder And Connector

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Version with light package/Comfort Access:

Insert holder (1) in outer door handle (2) and lock.

Ensure latch mechanism (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Inserting Holder In Outer Door Handle

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Version with Comfort Access:

Clean adhesive area in outer door handle (1) with cleaning agent R2.

Pull off protective film (2) from sensor (3).

Insert sensor (3) in outer door handle (1) and bond.

Guide (4) on sensor (3) must be inserted in the corresponding fixture on outer door handle (1).

Fig 5: Pulling Off Protective Film From Sensor

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Version with light package/Comfort Access:

Ensure correct cable routing (1).

Cables (1) must be in recess (2) and must not be trapped when assembled.

Pull off protective film (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Protective Film, Cable Routing And Cables

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First attach cover (1) at front into outer door handle (2).

Clip cover (1) onto outer door handle (2).

Version with light package/Comfort Access:

Ensure that cables are correctly seated in area (3).

The cables must not be trapped.

Fig 7: Attaching Cover At Front Outer Door Handle

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Tighten screw (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Door Handle Screw

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Connect gasket (1) to outer door handle (2).

Make sure gasket (1) is correctly seated in guides (3).

Fig 9: Identifying Outer Door Handle, Guides And Gasket

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Connect protective cap (1) to outer door handle (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Protective Cap And Outer Door Handle

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