Install front door trim panel

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Check the clips (arrows) for damage; if necessary, replace them.

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Check stop pad (1) for damage; if necessary, replace it.

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Push the inner door opener to the closed direction.
Guide in the Bowden cable for the inner door opener (2) and clip it in with detent (1).
Connect connectors (3) and lock.
Guide in front door trim panel (1) from above over operating rod (3) and clip it in with detents (2).

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Clip in door trim panel (1) at the marked positions.

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Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Door trim panel
Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Check

Check detents (1) and guide (2) on cover (3) for damage.

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Result

» Detents (1) or guides (2) are damaged.

Measure
- Replace cover (3).
Mount cover (1) and clip it in with detents (2).

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Check
- Check detents (1) and guides (2) on the cover of door opener (3) for damage.
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Result

» Detents (1) or guides (2) are damaged.

Measure
- Replace the cover of door opener (3).
Pull the door opener.
Feed in the cover of door opener (1) with the guides and clip it in with detents (2).

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