51 22... Removing and installing/replacing side impact protection in left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic insulation

Security version:

Side impact protection cannot be removed

Version with crashpad up to 03/2004:

Release screw (1) and feed crashpad (2) in direction of arrow out of inner door plate (3).

Installation:

Plug-in nut (4) on crashpad (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Release Screw (1) And Feed Crashpad (2) In Direction Of Arrow

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Version with door reinforcement up to 04/2004:

If necessary, release cable holder on door reinforcement (4). Release screw (1).

Slacken screw (2) with open-end wrench (3) (do not release fully).

Tightening torque 51 22 9AZ . See 22 REAR DOOR LOCKS, HANDLE .

Feed out side door reinforcement (4) downwards and remove.

Fig 2: Releasing Cable Holder On Door Reinforcement

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