51 21 225 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Inside Door Opener In Left Or Right Front Door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove door trim panel  

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

• Lever out lock (2) upwards
• Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation: 

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

Fig 1: Pressing Release Lever Onto Door Trim Panel

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Release screws (1).

Release catches (2) and remove door opener (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches & Door Opener

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Installation: 

Catches (1) on door opener (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Door Opener

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