Installing the front door trim panel

• Check the clips and (1)  replace them as needed.

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• Remove adapter (1)  of the door upwards from holder (2)  .

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• Clip adapter (1)  into the door trim panel as shown.

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• Install the door trim panel.
• Press the inner door handle in the closed direction.
• Feed in the Bowden cable (2)  and clip it in at the detent (1)  .
• Connect and lock the present connectors.

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• Position the door trim panel (1)  correctly and engage it at the clamps (2)  .

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• Clip in the door trim panel (1)  at the clips (2)  .

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• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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• Install covers (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATION .