51 48 060 Removing and installing sound insulation on left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM

IMPORTANT: Risk of mixing up plugs for door lock and control unit!

Mark relevant plugs prior to removal.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Feed door wiring harness (2) out of cable holders (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Door Wiring Harness And Cable Holders

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Release quick-release couplings.

Remove sound insulation (1).

Installation note:

If necessary, replace defective quick-release couplings.

Make sure quick-release couplings are installed in correct position.

Fig 2: Identifying Sound Insulation

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Installation note:

Seal on sound insulation must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal Applying Area On Sound Insulation

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