51 21 225 Removing and installing or replacing inside door opener in left or right front door

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Special tools required:

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00 9 323

Press on point (A) and tilt cover.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Remove cover and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 21 6AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

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.

Fig 2: Removing Door Opener From Door Trim

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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.

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.

Fig 4: Installing Door Opener

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