General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder

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Note

The cover cap is installed when no lock cylinder is fitted.

Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Assembly tool -T10389-
Assembly tool -T10389-

Removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder
  • Remove plugs -3-.
  • Insert assembly tool -T10389- approx. 44 mm into the door behind locking hook -2- of the door handle bracket.
  • Pull assembly tool -T10389- approx. 5 mm backwards -arrow- until hook is detached.
Removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder
  • Pull door handle -1- off door -arrow a-.
  • Pull cover cap -1- out of mounting bracket -arrow b-.

Installing

Removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder
  • Pull door handle -2- off door in direction of -arrow a-.
  • Push cover cap -1- into mounting bracket -arrow b-.

Removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder
  • Slightly press cover cap -1- onto door.
  • Insert flat-bladed screwdriver -4- approx. 40 mm into door handle bracket until locking hook -3- is reached.
  • Press cap -1- onto door.
  • Push screwdriver approx. 5 mm into hole -arrow- until hook locks in place -3-.
  • Insert plug -5-.

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