51 21 225 Removing and installing or replacing inside door opener in left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front door trim panel, see 51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation:

For fitting, press release lever (1) fully onto door trim panel.

Fig 1: Bowden Cable And Lever

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Drive out spindle (1) in upward direction.

Remove door opener (3).

Installation:

Spindle (1) must be flush with housing (2).

Fig 2: Spindle, Housing And Door Opener

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