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Removing Front Door

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door
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  1. Disconnect plug connection for door.
    1. 1.1. Disconnect plug connection at the front -arrow a-  and pull if off -arrow A-  .
    2. 1.2. Disconnect plug connection at the rear -arrow b-  and pull if off -arrow B-  .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections
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  2. Remove rubber sleeve.
    1. 2.1. Press inner rubber sleeve outwards -arrow A-  .
    2. 2.2. Pull out outer rubber sleeve -arrow B-  .
    3. 2.3. Carefully pull out wire harness for door.
    Fig 3: Removing Rubber Sleeve
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  3. Unscrew fastening screw on door arrester at the body -arrow-  .
    Fig 4: Removing Door Arrester
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  4. Pull plastic caps off the hinge screws at the top and bottom hinge joints -arrow-  .
    Fig 5: Pulling Off Caps
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  5. Unscrew fastening screws on the upper and lower hinge joint -arrow-  .
    Fig 6: Releasing Hinge Joint
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  6. Get another person to hold the door.
  7. Lift the door up slightly until the hinge bolts are removed from the hinge halves on the door side -arrow-  .
    Fig 7: Lifting Door
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  8. Take off the door.