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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close door windows
Remove the SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT AREA ONLY

NOTE: Operations are shown for F10 as an example.
After disengaging door stop, use suitable means of preventing door from opening past its maximum permissible opening angle (risk of damaging paintwork or bodywork).

NOTE: Secure front door against falling closed.

Lever out seal (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 21 3AZ.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 21 5AZ .

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Installation note:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

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

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Installation note:

Following parts of door retainer (3) must not be damaged:

Hinge
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