Replacing Wiring Harness in Left or Right Front Door

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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Close front side window completely.
- Remove front door trim panel .





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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Release door wiring harness (2) at point (3).
Unclip door wiring harness (2) at points (4).





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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Cut through cable ties (2).
Disconnect door wiring harness (3) at retainer (4).
Unclip door wiring harness (3) in area of front window guide.

Installation:
Make sure door wiring harness (3) is correctly laid.





Note:
Front side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.

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

Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.
Pull rubber grommet (3) in direction of arrow out of front door (4).
Feed out door wiring harness towards front to A-pillar and remove.