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51 21 225 Removing and installing or replacing inside door opener in left or right front door (up to 03/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Installation: 

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

Fig 1: Detaching Bowden Cable Towards Rear/Top
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Release nuts (1 and 2).

Remove retaining plate from door trim panel (4).

Installation: 

Retaining plate must be positioned over pin (3).

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Plate From Door Trim Panel
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Lever door opener (1) in direction of arrow out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Door Opener
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Installation: 

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

Fig 4: Installing Door Opener
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