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 PANEL 

Lever out lock (1)

Pull off Bowden cable housing (2) towards rear/top - the Bowden cable feeds out of its own accord in the process.

Fig 1: Pulling Bowden Cable Housing

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Installation note: 

To install the Bowden cable, press inner door handle (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pressing Inner Door Handle

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