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 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR .

NOTE: Secure front door against falling closed.

Lever out seal (1).

Unfasten screws (2 and 3).

Installation:

E60/E61 tightening torque:

E70 tightening torque:

Fig 1: Identifying Seal And Screws

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Brake

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Installation:

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

Hinge
Thread

Fig 3: Identifying Parts Of Door Retainer
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Installation:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal

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