SUBFRAME, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Harness Connectors -2- And Door Lock -3- Remove/Install Components

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-- Connect the harness connectors -2- to the door lock -3-.

-- Slide the subframe -1- upward at an angle in direction of -arrow a- into the door.

-- Guide the line -2- and release cable -4- into the door.

-- Slide the subframe -1- into the installation position in direction of -arrow b-.

Fig 2: Identifying Subframe -1- Remove/Install Components

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-- Tighten the bolt -5-, tightening specification: 2 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts -7-, tightening specification: 8 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts -2-, tightening specification: 8 Nm.

-- Continue by performing the steps used in removal in reverse order.

A function test must be performed before door trim is installed.