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:
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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.
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.
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.