54 10 ... Removing and installing/replacing drive cable plate

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove mechanism for glass cover at front, see 54 10 020 Removing and installing mechanism for front glass lid .

Overview of glass lid mechanism:

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components

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Fig 2: Removing Drive Wedge

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If necessary, remove drive wedge (1).

If necessary, slide drive cable plate (2) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate And Drive Wedge

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage when installing drive cable plate
The rear drive cable plate (2) must be engaged before the front drive cable plate (1) is installed.
Incorrect setting can be identified from spring position and lever position (marked area).
Check engagement of rear drive cable plate (2) in guide rail.
Slide in drive cable plate (1).