41 52 045 Removing/Installing/Replacing Cover Of Rear Door, Inner Left Or Right

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NOTE: Observe procedures for REPAIR STAGE 1 .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release expanding rivet (1).

Release screw (2).

Release expansion nuts (3).

Installation note:

Renew expansion nuts (3).

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Release gasket (1) from cover (2).

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release cable grommets (2).

Release wiring harness (3) on all cable clips from the cover (4).

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Release cover (1) from the clips (2).

Feed out cover (1) from the sealings (3).

Feed wiring harness out of the cover (1).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Hold door on assembly stand in position and release mounting for door stop on assembly stand.

Remove cover (1).

Affix door stop on assembly stand.

Installation note:

Make sure the sealings (3) are correctly seated on the cover (1).

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (1).

Gaskets (2) must not be damaged.

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