61 12 210 Replacing wiring harness in left or right rear door (long version)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close rear side window completely
Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove SOUND INSULATION IN REAR DOOR

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect door wiring harness (2) at retainer (3).

Installation:

Make sure door wiring harness (2) is correctly laid.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Door Wiring Harness And Retainer

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NOTE: For clearer illustration, shown with front door removed.

Release screw (1), fold door wiring harness plug on B-pillar (2) downwards slightly and remove.

Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.

Pull rubber grommet (3) in direction of arrow out of rear door (4).

Feed out door wiring harness towards front to B-pillar and remove.

Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Grommet From Rear Door

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