51 21 097 Removing and installing/replacing electric motor of soft-close automatic (front door)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Feed out cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Feeding Out Cover

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Disconnect Bowden cable at bottom (1) and top (3) from door lock (2).

Installation note:

Pull hook for top Bowden cable slightly downwards (3) with one hand and attach the Bowden cable with the other hand.

Bowden cable must be correctly engaged in locators in door lock (2).

Cable must be routed without kinking.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Door Lock

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Unfasten electrical connector (1) on drive motor (2) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (3).

Maneuver out drive motor (2).

Installation note:

Check that the guide (4) is correctly seated on the inner door panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Drive Motor, Electrical Connector, Guide, And Screws

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