61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Close front side window completely
Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM
Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Cut open cable fastener (3).

Remove speaker holder (4).

Installation:

Make sure door wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 1: Identifying Speaker Holder, Cable Fastener And Plug Connection With Screws

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Release cable tie (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Installation:

Replace cable tie (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Tie

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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.

Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.

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.

Fig 3: Pulling Rubber Grommet

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