51 21 280 Removing and installing/replacing door stop on left or right front door

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Close door windows
Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT AREA ONLY

NOTE: Operations are shown for F10 as an example.
After disengaging door stop, use suitable means of preventing door from opening past its maximum permissible opening angle (risk of damaging paintwork or bodywork).

NOTE: Secure front door against falling closed.

Lever out seal (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 21 3AZ .

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 21 5AZ .

Installation note:

Seal (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal And Screws

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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 Door Retainer, Hinge, And Thread
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