51 21 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right front door
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front door trim panel. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (LONG VERSION OR FROM 03/2007) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL (UP TO 03/2007) .
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.