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
Remove sound insulation in front area only, see 51 48 060 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation in left or right front door

Release screw (1) on door retainer (2).

Lever out seal (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Screw, Seal And Door Retainer

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NOTE: Feed out seal (1) in direction of arrow.

Fold back screw plate (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (3) and feed out door retainer (4) to inner door panel.

Installation:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Screws, Door Retainer And Screw Plate

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Installation:

To install door retainer (1), fold back screw plate (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Door Retainer And Screw Plate

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