51 22 280 Removing and installing/replacing door stop on left or right rear door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close door windows
Remove SOUND INSULATION in front section

NOTE: Secure rear door against falling closed.

After disengaging door stop, use suitable means of preventing door from opening past its maximum permissible opening angle (risk of damaging paintwork or bodywork).

Pull out rubber cover (1).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 51 22 5AZ .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 22 3AZ .

Slide out door stop.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Cover, Screw And Seal

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Installation note:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

Remove door stop (1) via aperture (2).

Fig 2: Removing Door Stop

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Installation note:

Following parts of door retainer (3) must not be damaged:

Hinge
Thread

Fig 3: Identifying Hinge, Thread And Door Retainer
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