51 21 225 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Inside Door Opener In Left Or Right Front Door

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Special tools required:

Press on point (A) and tilt cover.

Remove cover and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque: 51 21 6AZ . See FRONT DOOR LOCKS for specs.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Raise edge of door opener with cleaning wedge 00 9 323 slightly to be able then to lever out door opener with fishbone 00 9 321 .

Carefully feed door opener forwards and downwards out of door trim.

IMPORTANT:

If the door opener is pulled out too vigorously, there is a risk of damage to the door opener and the Bowden cable.

Fig 2: Removing Door Opener With Fishbone 00 9 321

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Unlock holder for Bowden cable (1) and remove door opener (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Opener

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Installation:

Place door opener (1) at front on holder for Bowden cable (2) and clip into place.

Lever of door opener must be held "closed" in the process.

Fig 4: Placing Door Opener At Front On Holder For Bowden Cable

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