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 front DOOR TRIM PANEL .

NOTE: Graphic is similar.

Lever out lock (2)

Pull off Bowden cable housing (3) towards rear/top - the Bowden cable feeds out of its own accord in the process.

Fig 1: Pressing Door Opener

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Installation note:

To install the Bowden cable, press door opener (1) against direction of arrow towards door trim panel.

Protect door opener (1) against damage.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Opener

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Secure door opener (3) against falling out.

Unlock hinge bolt (1) with Torx T-20 (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation note:

Check hinge bolt (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Hinge bolt (1) must snap clearly into place.

Fig 3: Removing Hinge Bolt With Torx T-20

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