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51 21 035 Removing And Installing/Replacing Function Carrier On Left Or Right Front Door

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of mixing up plugs for door lock and control unit! Mark relevant plugs prior to removal.

Disconnect Bowden cable (1). Refer to 51 21 235 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOWDEN CABLE FOR INSIDE DOOR OPENER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Disconnect cable holder (3); if necessary, release cable tie.

Feed out door wiring harness through wiring harness opening (4).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connections And Cable Holder
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Release quick-release couplings.

Remove function carrier.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace defective quick-release couplings.

Make sure quick-release couplings are installed in correct position.

Installation: 

Seal on function carrier (sound insulation) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Function Carrier Seal
G03293023Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.