Removing Front Door

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Door

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Removing ignition key
Removing door

Fig 2: Identifying Door Ignition Key
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1. 2.1. Pull off rubber sleeve -1- between door and A-pillar -Arrow A- .
  
  Fig 3: Removing Rubber Sleeve Between Door And A-Pillar
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2. 2.2. Release and disconnect electric push-on connectors -2- .
3. 2.3. Unscrew fastening nut of upper hinge joint -3- using the appropriate special tool → Tools And Materials .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Upper Hinge Joint Fastening Nut
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4. 2.4. Unscrew fastening screw on lower hinge mounting -4- located on the door side using the appropriate special tool → Tools And Materials .
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower Hinge Joint Fastening Nut
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Taking off the door
1. 3.1. Lift the door up slightly -Arrows- until the hinge bolts are extended out of the hinge halves on the door side.
2. 3.2. Take off the door.
  
  Fig 6: Lifting Up Door Slightly
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  Fig 7: Removing Door
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