51 21 280 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Door Brake On Left Or Right Front Door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Close door windows
• Remove sound insulation in front area only  . See 51 48 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

Lever out seal (1).

Unfasten screws (2 and 3).

Installation: 

E60/E61 tightening torque:

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove door brake (1) via cutout (2).

Installation: 

Following parts of door retainer (3) must not be damaged:

1. Hinge
2. Thread
   Fig 3: Identifying Hinge, Thread And Door Retainer

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Installation: 

Seal (1) must not be damaged.