51 21 225 Removing and installing or replacing inside door opener in left or right front door

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Do not detach trim (1) with tool at edge (A).

Shape butyl into a ball and stick centrally on trim (1).

Pull out butyl ball together with trim in direction of arrow.

Release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 21 6AZ. (See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Fig 1: Identifying Trim (1)

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Press carefully with special tool 00 9 317 against door opener (1) and lever out. (See BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS article)

Carefully feed door opener (1) forwards and downwards out of door trim panel.

IMPORTANT: If door opener (1) is pulled out too vigorously, there is a risk of damage to the door opener and the Bowden cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Unlock holder (1) for Bowden cable and remove door opener (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Holder & Door Opener

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Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable is correctly positioned in holder (2).

Grease Bowden cable at holder (2).

Place door opener (1) at front on holder (2) and clip in.

Lever of door opener must be held "closed" in the process.

Fig 4: Placing Door Opener At Front On Holder

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