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.

Installation note:

To install the Bowden cable, press inner door handle (1) opposite to direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Bowden Cable Housing

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Drill out welding spots (1) on door opener (2) with 8 mm dia. weld spot drill bit and remove door opener (2).

NOTE: Door opener is welded to door trim panel only on initial installation. The door opener is screw-connected on second installation. If applicable, release screws instead of welding spots.

Fig 2: Door Opener Welding Spots

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Replacement:

Saw off welding pins (1) along edge (2).

Fig 3: Welding Pins Edge

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IMPORTANT: Increased risk of damage through welding pin marked red.
Welding pins are not to be completely shortened.
When welding pins are completely shortened, repair screw may leave a pressure mark in the visible area.
Welding pins must protrude by at least dimension (x).
x = 2 mm

Fig 4: Welding Pins

G10097082

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Insert door opener in door trim panel.

Installation note:

Welding pins (1) are not to protrude over door trim panel (2).

Fig 5: Door Trim Panel Welding Pins

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Installation note:

Secure door opener (1) on door trim panel (3) with repair screw (2).

Tightening torque: 51 41 2AZ .

Fig 6: Door Trim Panel Screw

G10097084

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