61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door (sedan)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Close front side window completely
- Remove front door trim panel . See 51 41 001 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Remove front acoustic insulation.
Unlock plug connection (1) on door lock and disconnect.
Unlock plug connection (4) on power window and disconnect.
Disconnect plug connection (2) on outside door handle light.
Disconnect plug connection (5) on door mirror.
Unclip door wiring harness at points (3).
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.
Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.
Pull rubber grommet (3) out of front door.
Feed out door wiring harness towards front to A-pillar and remove.