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
Remove CORNER COVER for mirror mount.

NOTE: Work shown on the F30 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Release and disconnect plug connection (1) at power window regulator.

Unlock plug connection (2) on door lock and disconnect.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (3) on outside door handle light.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (4) on speaker.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (5) on outside door mirror.

Unclip door wiring harness at associated points (6).

Installation note:

Make sure wiring harness for the door wiring harness is routed correctly.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Wiring Harness Clip Locations

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Loosen lock (1) in upward direction with suitable tool.

Disconnect connector (2) and detach in direction of arrow to thereby disconnect the plug connection.

Pull rubber grommet (3) forward out of door.

Feed the door wiring harness out toward the front and remove.

Installation note:

Make sure connector (2) is properly locked.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector

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