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

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

Fig 1: Removing Door Opener From Door Trim Panel

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Replacement:

Unclip handle light (2) from catches (1).

Fig 2: Unclipping Handle Light From Catches

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Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Fixtures On Door Opener

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