Removing and installing/replacing door stop on left or right front door (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close door windows
Remove the front area only of SOUND INSULATION

NOTE: Operations are shown for F10 as an example.
After disengaging door stop, use suitable means of preventing door from opening past its maximum permissible opening angle (risk of damaging paintwork or bodywork).

NOTE: Secure front door against falling closed.

Lever out seal (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 21 3AZ .

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 21 5AZ .

Installation note:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

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

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Installation note:

Following parts of door retainer (3) must not be damaged:

Hinge
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