51 22 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right rear door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear door trim panel. See TRIM PANEL (UP TO 03/2007)  or TRIM PANEL (LONG VERSION OR FROM 03/2007) .

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

• Tighten release lever (1).
• Lever out lock (2).
• Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation: 

For fitting, press release lever (1) fully onto door trim panel.

Fig 1: Detaching Bowden Cable Towards Rear/Top

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