51 21... Releasing Door Retainer From Left Or Right Door Pillar

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Special Tools Required:

41 1 120

IMPORTANT: Cover ball head below door retainer (1) (damage to paintwork). Detach door retainer (1) with special tool 41 1 120 towards top from ball head.

NOTE: To remove door retainer or door seal, feed out seal (2) inwards.

If necessary, push piston rod into door retainer (risk of damage).

Fig 1: Detaching Door Retainer With Door Retainer Removal Pliers

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Installation:

Seal must not be damaged.

Door outer skin must be situated between outer lip (1) and inner lip (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Lip And Inner Lip

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