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  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: Removing Door Brake

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If necessary, detach seal (1).

Fig 2: Detaching Seal

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