61 12 200 Replacing Wiring Harness In Left Or Right Front Door (Long Version)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Close front side window completely
- Disconnect battery negative lead
- Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
- Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR
Release cable (1) from door wiring harness (2).
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Release door wiring harness (2) at point (4).
Installation:
Make sure door wiring harness (2) is correctly laid.
NOTE:
Front side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Release screw (1), fold door wiring harness plug on A-pillar (2) downwards slightly and remove.
Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.
Pull rubber grommet (3) in direction of arrow out of front door (4).
Feed out door wiring harness towards front to A-pillar and remove.