51 21 280 Removing and installing or replacing door retainer on left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close door windows
Remove sound insulation in front area only

Unclip clips (1) on cable duct (2).

Remove cable duct (2) from inner door panel (3).

Release screw (4) on window guide (5).

Installation:

Clips (1) on cable duct (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips, Cable Duct, Window Guide And Door Panel

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NOTE: Secure front door against falling closed.

Lever out seal (1).

Unfasten screws (2 and 3).

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Screws

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Remove door retainer (1) via cutout (2).

Fig 3: Removing Door Retainer Via Cutout

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Installation:

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

Hinge
Thread

Fig 4: Identifying Hinge, Thread And Door Retainer
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Installation:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Seal

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