Removing
- Disconnect the door connector on the A-pillar. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Connectors.
- Remove the door arrester bolt -2-.
- Remove the cover caps -1- and -3- from the stud bolts.
- Remove the stud bolts -4- on the upper and lower door hinge.
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the paint.
Protect the painted surfaces on the door or on the side panel from damage.
- Carefully remove the door upward out of the door hinges.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Do not make any adjustments after installing the door.
Door Arrester, Removing and Installing
Removing
Note
Secure the A-pillar in the area of the door arrester using adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.
- Move the door window into the "closed" position.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Remove the lower speaker. Refer to → Communication; Rep. Gr.91; Sound System; Component Location Overview - Sound System.
- Remove the door arrester bolt -arrow-.
- Remove the door arrester seal -1- on the door opening.
- Remove the bolt -arrows- and remove the door arrester -2- inward.
- Pull the rubber grommet -1- on the door arrester to the side slightly -A arrows-.
- Remove the rubber grommet from the door arrester -2--arrow B-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.