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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close door windows
Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT AREA ONLY

NOTE: Operations are shown for F10 as an example.
After disengaging doorstop, 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: 51 21 3AZ .

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque: 51 21 5AZ .

Installation note:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

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

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Installation note:

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

Hinge
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