51 21 280 Removing and installing/replacing door arrester on left or right front door
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Fully raise door window to end position.
Remove door trim panel. Refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Secure front door in completely open position.
Release seal (1) from fasteners (3).
Release Torx screws (2) and (3).
- (2) Tightening torque, refer to 51 21 6AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .
- (3) Tightening torque, refer to 51 21 7AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Remove door arrester.
Installation:
Check following parts of door arrester before installation:
- Hinge.
- Thread.
- Seal (1).