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 door trim panel

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Lever out lock (2) upwards
Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Removing Bowden Cable

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Release screws (1).

Release catches (2) and remove door opener (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches & Door Opener

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Installation:

Catches (1) on door opener (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Door Opener

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