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

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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 FRONT DOOR (only in door stop area)

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 3AZ .

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 21 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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