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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front DOOR TRIM PANEL 

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

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

Installation note: 

Press release lever (1) for installation opposite to direction of arrow on door trim panel.

Fig 1: Unhooking Bowden Cable For Release Lever

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Release screw (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Opener, Catches, And Screw

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Installation note: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Door Opener

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