Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove OUTER HANDLE
Remove SOUND INSULATION
If necessary, close door window glass

Release Bowden cable (1) from door lock (2).

Installation:

Bowden cable (1) must be correctly engaged in locators in door lock (2).

Bowden cable (1) must be laid without kinks in bend to door lock (2).

IMPORTANT: Door can not be opened if Bowden cable (1) is incorrectly laid.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable With Door Lock

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Remove seals (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Removing Seals

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If necessary, release cable holder on carrier (1).

Remove inner carrier (1) in direction of arrow and feed out of door.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Carrier

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