51 21 225 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Inside Door Opener In Left Or Right Front Door

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 321
00 9 323

Press on point (A) and tilt cover.

Remove cover and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 21 6AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Removing Door Opener Cover

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Raise edge of door opener with cleaning wedge 00 9 323 slightly to be able then to lever out door opener with fishbone 00 9 321.

Carefully feed door opener forwards and downwards out of door trim.

IMPORTANT: If the door opener is pulled out too vigorously, there is a risk of damage to the door opener and the Bowden cable.

Fig 2: Raising Edge Of Door Opener With Cleaning Wedge

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Unlock holder for Bowden cable (1) and remove door opener (2).

Fig 3: Removing Door Opener

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Installation:

Place door opener (1) at front on holder for Bowden cable (2) and clip into place.

Lever of door opener must be held "closed" in the process.

Fig 4: View Of Door Opener

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