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51 21 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Lever out lock (2)

Pull off Bowden cable housing (3) towards rear/top - the Bowden cable feeds out of its own accord in the process.

Installation note: 

To install the Bowden cable, press release lever (1) against direction of arrow towards door trim panel.

Fig 1: Detaching Bowden Cable
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