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

NOTE: Work is shown on the E70 by way of example. There may be differences in detail from other vehicle models and equipment specifications.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection for sensor on front door. See REMOVING LEFT FRONT DOOR SENSOR or REMOVING RIGHT FRONT DOOR SENSOR .

Release all attachment points (2) of door wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Attachment Points

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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 in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connection.

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 2: Pulling Rubber Grommet Out Of Front Door

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