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.

NOTE: Secure front door against falling closed.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 21 3AZ , see 51 21 FRONT DOOR LOCKS .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 21 4AZ , see 51 21 FRONT DOOR LOCKS .

Remove seal (3).

Installation:

Seal (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Seal

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Retainer And Cutout

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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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