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

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove front DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove Bowden CABLE FOR DOOR OPENER

NOTE: Door opener is welded to door trim panel only on initial installation. During second installation, the door opener is secured by means of lock washers. If necessary, release lock washers instead of welding spots.

Removal:

Release catches (1).

Remove cover (2) from outside.

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Outside

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Remove screw (1).

Drill out welding spots (2) on door opener (3) by means of weld spot drill bit.

Remove door opener (3).

Fig 2: Drilling Out Welding Spots On Door Opener

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Installation:

Insert new door opener (1) and retain it in position by means of screw (2).

Secure all welding pins (3) by means of lock washers (4).

Check door opener (1) is positioned correctly.

Fig 3: Checking Door Opener

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Insert the trim (2) from outside and clip into detents (1).

Fig 4: Removing Cover From Outside

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