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

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM 

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

• Tighten release lever (1).
• Lever out lock (2).
• Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Fig 1: Detaching Bowden Cable

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Installation:

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

Installation:

Slide nipple (1) fully forwards in blade (2) and engage Bowden cable in release lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Nipple And Blade

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