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Leon Mk2

Removing and installing door handle
Removing and installing door handle
Removing
   
–  Extract the bolt -2-.
–  Move the door handle -1- forwards, swing it outwards and remove from the door.
–  Check that the staple -3- is not worn, and replace if necessary.
Installation:
–  Loosen the tolerance screw of the door lock before fitting the handle.
  N58-0021
–  Fit the handle onto the door and move it forwards -arrow A- and insert it into the door by swinging it -arrow B-.
  N58-0022
–  Move the handle forwards again, press it against the outer plate of the door and slide it back totally.
–  Screw in bolt.
t  Tightening torque: 8 Nm
If the door handle blocks, proceed as follows:
  N58-0023
–  Loosen the tolerance bolt -arrow- of the door lock.
Left lock - right thread Right lock - left thread.
–  Tighten the tolerance bolt.
t  Tightening torque: 3 Nm
When tightening, the tolerance bolt cannot be moved sideways (e.g. by supporting the wrench on the space in the plate). The door handle must be pressed against the outer plate of the door.
On tightening the tolerance bolt, the adjustment is automatically made.
  N58-0040

Interior handle: removal > < Door handle: assembly overview