51 21 225 Removing And Installing/Replacing Inside Door Opener For Front Left Or Right Door (Coupe)

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Remove front door trim panel, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .

Release screws (1) and remove speaker (2).

Fig 1: Removing Speaker Screws

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Lever out catch (1) and press trim (2) out a little.

Fig 2: View Of Trim

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Pull inside door handle (1) forwards out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 3: Removing Inside Door Handle

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Installation:

Catch (1) on inside door handle (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Catch On Inside Door Handle
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