51 22 280 Removing and installing/replacing door stop on left or right rear door

After disengaging door stop, use suitable means of preventing door from opening past its maximum permissible opening angle (risk of damaging paintwork or bodywork).

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Close side window if necessary
• Remove SOUND INSULATION ON REAR DOOR  (only in door stop area)

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 22 3AZ .

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 22 5AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Right Front Door Screw And Nut

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Stop

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