61 12 200 Replacing Wiring Harness In Left Or Right Front Door

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close front side window completely
Remove front acoustic insulation

E81/E82/E88:

Remove corner trim

NOTE: Work is shown on the E87 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Disconnect plug connection (1) at door lock.

Disconnect plug connection (4) on power window unit.

Disconnect plug connection (2) on outside door handle light.

Disconnect plug connection (5) on door mirror.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection for sensor on front door.

Unclip door wiring harness at points (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Equipment with comfort access system:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip door wiring harness at points (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Wiring Harness & Plug Connection

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Release screw (1).

Fold door wiring harness plug on A-pillar (2) downwards slightly and remove.

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Pull rubber grommet (3) out of front door.

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

Fig 3: Pulling Rubber Grommet Of Front Door

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