Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE
E71/E87/E90/E91:
Remove DOOR LOCK ON REAR DOOR

NOTE: Work is shown on the E87 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

NOTE: Inner door panel partially shown transparent.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release all attachment points of wiring harness (2).

Raise door handle light (4) slightly and remove in outward direction from carrier for outside door handle (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness, Outside Door Handle And Door Handle Light

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Installation:

Make sure door handle light (1) is correctly positioned in area (2).

Guides (3) of door handle light (1) must be seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Guides Of Outside Door Handle Light

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Installation:

Wiring harness holders (2) of wiring harness (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replacement:

If necessary, undo loop (3) to obtain the required cable length.

Fig 3: Identifying Loop, Wiring Harness And Wiring Harness Holders

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