Install inner door opener

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Saw off all the welding pins on the inner door opener (1) along the molding (2).

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Remove welding remnants on door trim panel with a scalpel.
Install the inner door opener (1) and lock on the snap-in lugs (2).

NOTE: Welding pins must not protrude from the door trim panel.

Screw in and tighten the repair screws (arrows).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Inner door opener to door trim panel
screw	Tightening torque	2.3 Nm