61 12 210 Replacing wiring harness in left or right rear door

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES and cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Close rear side window completely.
Remove REAR SOUND INSULATION .

NOTE: Work is shown on the E70 by way of example. There may be differences in detail from other vehicle models and equipment specifications.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect door lock plug connection.

Release all attachment points (2) of door wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Wiring Harness Attachment Points And Door Lock Plug Connection

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

Disconnect associated plug connection.

Pull rubber grommet (3) out of rear door.

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

Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Grommet Out Of Rear Door

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