51 22 253 Removing and installing/replacing door opener lever at bottom

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 323

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DOOR OPENER ON REAR DOOR 

Disconnect Bowden cable (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable

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Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 323.

Installation: 

Ensure trim (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim With Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Release screws (1) and feed out lever (2).

Installation: 

To install, feed in Bowden cable through door lock opening at bottom.

Remove DOOR LOCK AT BOTTOM .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Lever

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Replacement: 

Unclip trim (1) with a suitable tool and disengage Bowden cable (2).

Fig 4: Disengaging Bowden Cable

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