54 10... Removing and Installing/Replacing Drive Cable Plate

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove mechanism for glass cover at front. See 54 10 020 Removing and Installing Mechanism For Front Glass Lid

Overview of glass lid mechanism:

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components

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Fig 2: Removing Drive Wedge

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If necessary, remove drive wedge (1).

If necessary, slide drive cable plate (2) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage when installing drive cable plate

The rear drive cable plate (2) must be engaged before the front drive cable plate (1) is installed.

Incorrect setting can be identified from spring position and lever position (marked area).

Check engagement of rear drive cable plate (2) in guide rail.

Slide in drive cable plate (1).