51 21 003 Replacing door detent (lock striker), front left or right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe): Notes

Remove rear side trim (lower section), refer to 51 43 015 

Lift off cover (1). Unfasten connector (2) and withdraw cable.

Fig 1: Withdrawing Cable

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Unfasten screws (1) then remove threaded plate (2) and striker (3)

Fig 2: Removing Threaded Plate And Striker

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