51 22 ... Removing and installing/replacing side impact protection in left or right rear door

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove sound insulation. Refer to 51 48 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .

Security version:

Side impact protection cannot be removed.

Version With Crashpad Up To 03/2004:

Release screw (1) and feed crashpad (2) in direction of arrow out of inner door plate (3).

Installation:

Plug-in nut (4) on crashpad (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: View Of Plug-In Nut On Crashpad

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Version With Door Reinforcement Up To 04/2004:

Remove side impact protection:

Release screw (1).

Slacken screw (2) with open-end wrench (3) (do not release fully).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 22 9AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Feed out side impact protection (4) downwards and remove.

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Screw In Door Reinforcement

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