51 21 280 Removing and installing/replacing door stop on left or right front door

After disengaging door stop, use suitable means of preventing door from opening past its maximum permissible opening angle (risk of damaging paintwork or bodywork).

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Close side window if necessary
• Remove SOUND INSULATION ON FRONT DOOR  (only in door stop area)

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 3AZ .

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 21 5AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Right Front Door Screw And Nut

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Remove door stop (1) via aperture (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Stop

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