Removal Procedure
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54) .
- Remove the water deflector from the door. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - SLIDING DOOR .
- On the right door, remove the wiring harness from the license plate lamp and the power lock actuator, if equipped.
- Remove the harness and the conduit from the right door.
- Remove the stereo speakers, if equipped. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR in Entertainment.
- Remove the check link. Refer to CHECK LINK REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOOR) or CHECK LINK REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54) .
- Drive the hinge pins (3) from the hinges (2) while an assistant holds the door in place.
- With an assistant, remove the door from the vehicle.