61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove door trim panel carrier  . See 51 41 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL CARRIER .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip door wiring harness at points (2).

Installation: 

Make sure door wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Door Wiring Harness Points

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip door wiring harness at points (2).

Pull in rubber grommet (3) on inside of door.

Installation: 

Make sure door wiring harness is correctly laid.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Door Wiring Harness Points And Rubber Grommet

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Release screw (1), fold door wiring harness plug on A-pillar (2) downwards slightly and remove.

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Pull rubber grommet (3) out of front door.

Feed out door wiring harness towards front to A-pillar.

Fig 3: Removing Door Wiring Harness Plug From A-Pillar

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