61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close front side window completely
Remove Front Door Trim Panel
Remove Front Acoustic Insulation
Remove Trim On Mirror

Disconnect plug connection (1) for outside door handle light.

Disconnect plug connection (2) on outside door handle for

Comfort Access.

Disconnect plug connection (3) on power window unit.

Disconnect plug connection (4) for door mirror.

Unclip door wiring harness at points (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Wiring Harness Clipping Point

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Installation:

Make sure door wiring harness is correctly laid.

Release screw (1), fold door wiring harness plug on A-pillar (2) downwards slightly and remove.

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Pull rubber grommet (3) out of front door.

Feed out door wiring harness towards front to A-pillar.

Fig 2: Identifying A-Pillar, Rubber Grommet And Screw

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