51 48 070 Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL

With roller sun blind optional extra only:

Remove engine.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 20AZ .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 19AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Feed lines out of cable holder (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3) at door lock.

Release quick-connect couplings (2).

Remove sound insulation (4).

Installation:

If necessary, replace cable holders (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Holder, Plug Connection, Quick-Connect Couplings And Sound Insulation

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