51 22 001 Replacing door detent (lock striker), rear left or right

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

Operation up to "cover on rear door detent" is identical to:

Replacing front left or right door detent. Refer to 51 21 003 REPLACING DOOR DETENT (LOCK STRIKER), FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT .

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from door detent (2) and remove towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Cover With Special Tool From Door Detent

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Installation:

Catches (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: View Of Catches On Cover

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