Installing inner rear door opener

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

Saw off the welding pins (1) on the inner door opener along the molding (2).
Do not cut off the welding pin (3).

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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

Fasten the welding pin (3) with the locking washer (4).