Removing module bracket on the rear door

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT THE REAR DOOR .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR DOOR TRIM .

• Secure the door window glass (1) when it is closed on top of the door frame with adhesive tape.
• Spread out the holder (2) using the special tool  0 496 569 (00 9 325)  until the door window glass  (1) can be detached.
• Simultaneously, operate the power window to shift it down approximately 10 cm and thereby detach the holder (2) from the door window glass (1).

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Unclip door wiring harness (1) from module bracket (3) and unlock and disconnect the plug connections.
• Open locks (2) and remove module bracket (3).

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