52 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for rear compartment entrance aid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove seat
Remove rear panel
Remove outer cover
Remove inner cover

Lay seat on seat surface/backrest or left seat side.

Unhook and remove springs (1).

Remove retainers (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Springs And Retainers

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Release screw (1) of cable mount (2).

Detach cable mount (2) and cable eye (3) from shaft.

Feed cable out of holder (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Mount And Cable Eye

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Disconnect spring (1).

Unclip sleeve (2) of Bowden cable from guide.

Feed out cable (3).

Fig 3: Uncliping Sleeve

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