Remove/install outer rear door handle

AR72.12-P-2410RT

Remove/install outer rear door handle

3.2.05

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Remove

1

Remove cover (4)

 Long wedge

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2

Loosen bolt (5) and pull out guide (6) (arrow C).

 The bolt (5) cannot be unscrewed completely when the guide (6) is installed, because it serves as clamp screw. It can only be turned several turns!

 Loosen guide (6): When bolt (5) is turned counterclockwise (arrow A) the guide (6) is loosened.

3

Slightly slide door handle (7) toward rear (arrow D) and then remove (arrow E).

 Do not damage paint!

4.1

Disconnect electric connector (2)

Only on vehicles with Keyless Go,
code 889.

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Install

5

Ensure that underlay (1, 3) is seated correctly and is in proper state

 The underlay (1, 3) must be fastened properly with locating lugs (arrows F, G)

6.1

Connect electrical connector (2)

 Only on vehicles with Keyless Go,
code 889.

7

Insert door handle and slide toward front (opposite the direction of arrow D).

 Ensure that the door handle is inserted properly, otherwise the door handle cannot be moved toward front far enough for installation.

 Do not damage paint!

 Ensure that the underlay (1, 3) is not displaced when inserting the door handle

8

Completely screw bolt (5) into guide (6) and insert guide into door

9

Fasten guide (6) and tighten bolt (5) with correct torque

 Fastening guide (6): When the bolt (5) is turned clockwise (arrow B), the guide (6) is tensioned

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*BA72.12-P-1001-01L

10

Install cover (4)

 Ensure that the cover (4) is positioned correctly

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA72.12-P-1001-01L

Bolt, clamping guide in door handle mechanism

Nm

3