Installing the front door trim panel

• Check all the clips (1)  and (2)  of the door trim panel (3)  for damaged and that they are present.

  Damaged or missing clips (1)  and (2)  must be replaced.

• Make sure that the clips (1)  are not snapped in.
• The graphic shows the disengaged state.

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• Install the door trim panel (2)  .
• Position the Bowden cable correctly for the door opener (1)  on the door trim panel (2)  and lock it.
• Connect and engage all related connectors for the door trim panel (2)  .

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• Check if all clamps (2)  are damaged and if they are present.

  Damaged or missing clamps (2)  must be replaced.

• Correctly position the door trim panel (1)  and engage at clamps (2)  .

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• Position the door trim panel (1)  correctly and clip in at the clips (2)  and (3)  .

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• Turn the locks (1)  at the hexagon head by about 90° and lock them.

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• Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Door trim panel to door
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

• Actuate the door opener (1)  and keep it in position.
• Tighten down screw (2)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Door trim panel to door
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

• Actuate the door opener (1)  and keep it in position.
• Correctly position and install cover (2)  .

Installing the cover on the door handle 

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• Check clamps (2)  for damage and if available.

  Damaged or missing clamps (2)  must be replaced.

• Position cover (1)  with guide (3)  correctly and snap it into clamps (2)  .

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