51 21 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right front door
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 535xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.