When replacing the module bracket on the front door: Remount components

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MIRROR TRIANGLE COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERIOR MIRROR ON THE FRONT DOOR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MODULE BRACKET FROM THE FRONT DOOR .

Removing airbag sensor from the front door 

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Unlock the latch mechanism (2).
• Turn and remove airbag sensor (3) in the arrow direction.

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  Removing flat motor for the front power windows 

• Release wiring harness with the detents (1).
• Lift the sound insulation (2) in the area of the flat motor.
• Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

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• Feed out and remove the sound insulation (1) at the openings (2).

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• Undo screws (1) and remove the flat motor (2).

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  Remove the mid-range speaker from the front door 

• Disconnect plug connection (1).
• Loosen screws (2).
• Remove the mid-range speaker (3).

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• Replace the module bracket on the front door.

  Parts:  Module bracket

  Installing airbag sensor in the front door 

  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Position the airbag sensor (3) correctly and turn it in the arrow direction until the detent (2) snaps in.
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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  Installing flat motor for front power windows 

• Correctly position the flat motor (1) and tighten screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Flat motor to module carrier
  Thermoplastic screw
  	Tightening torque	6 Nm

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• Insert the sound insulation (1) at the openings (2).

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• Connect connectors (1) and lock.
• Clip in the wiring harness with the detents (2).
• Mount sound insulation (3).

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  Installing the mid-range speaker in the front door 

• Position the mid-range speaker (3).
• Tighten screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Loudspeaker to dashboard/loudspeaker to door
  screw
  	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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• Connect plug (1).

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE MODULE BRACKET ON THE FRONT DOOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE FRONT DOOR ON THE OUTSIDE .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ONTO THE FRONT DOOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE MIRROR TRIANGLE COVER .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .