61 12 210 Replacing wiring harness in left or right rear door
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Close rear side window completely.
- Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
IMPORTANT:
Follow instructions for HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release door wiring harness (2) at point (3).
Unclip door wiring harness (2) at points (4).
Detach SOUNDPROOFING on rear door in working area.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Disconnect door wiring harness (2) at retainer (3).
Unclip door wiring harness (2) at points (4).
Installation:
Make sure door wiring harness (2) is correctly laid.
NOTE:
For clearer illustration, shown with front door removed.
Release screw (1), fold door wiring harness plug on B-pillar (2) downwards slightly and remove.
Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.
Pull rubber grommet (3) in direction of arrow out of rear door (4).
Feed out door wiring harness towards front to B-pillar and remove.