51 21 280 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Door Brake On Left Or Right Front Door

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Close door windows.
• Detach door brake from door pillar. Refer to 51 21... RELEASING DOOR RETAINER FROM LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR .
• Remove function carrier. Refer to 51 21 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUNCTION CARRIER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR , 51 22 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUNCTION CARRIER (WITHOUT ROLLER SUN BLIND) ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR  and/or 51 22 435 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUNCTION CARRIER (WITH ROLLER SUN BLIND) ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .

Release screw (1) and remove door brake (2).

Fig 1: Locating Door Brake Retaining Screw

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If necessary, detach seal (1).

Fig 2: View Of Door Brake Seal

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