51 21 225 Removing and installing or replacing inside door opener in left or right front door (up to 03/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM .

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Detaching Bowden Cable Towards Rear/Top

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Release nuts (1 and 2).

Remove retaining plate from door trim panel (4).

Installation:

Retaining plate must be positioned over pin (3).

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Plate From Door Trim Panel

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Lever door opener (1) in direction of arrow out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Door Opener

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Installing Door Opener

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