51 21 003 Replacing door detent (lock striker), front left or right: Notes

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Lift off cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lift Off Cover

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Unscrew bolt(1).

NOTE: Screw in threaded pin so that thread plate does not drop into door pillar.

Fig 2: Unscrewing Bolt

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Release screw (1) and remove lock striker (2) with seal (3).