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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable, Release Lever, And Lock

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Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Opener, Catches, And Screws

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Opener Catches

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