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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 9 321
00 9 323

Press on point (A) and tilt cover.

Remove cover and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 21 6AZ. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Fig 1: Removing Cover And Screw

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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: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 323)

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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

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