61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on handling wiring harnesses
and cables.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Close front side window completely
- Remove front sound insulation . See 51 48 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .
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).
If necessary, disconnect plug connection for sensor on front door .
Release all attachment points (2) of door wiring harness.
NOTE:
Front side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Release screw (1), fold door wiring harness plug on A-pillar (2) downwards slightly and remove in direction of arrow.
Disconnect associated plug connection.
Pull rubber grommet (3) in direction of arrow out of front door (4).
Feed out door wiring harness towards front to A-pillar and remove.