51 21 280 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Door Brake On Left Or Right Front Door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close door windows
Detach DOOR BRAKE FROM DOOR PILLAR
Remove function carrier
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUNCTION CARRIER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR or REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUNCTION CARRIER (WITH OR WITHOUT ROLLER SUN BLIND) ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR

Release screw (1) and remove door brake (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Brake

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If necessary, detach seal (1).

Fig 2: Detaching Seal

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