Front Door Limiter: Service and Repair

51 21 280 Removing and Installing Or Replacing Door Stop On Left Or Right Front Door

Remove front door trim panel.
Pull off inner foil and/or part of front acoustic insulation.

NOTE: To prevent damage to paintwork, mask the area around the rivet with fabric adhesive tape.







Slide rubber grommet to one side and, if necessary, unfasten cable strap.







Old build status:
Pull lock plate off towards rear.







Old build status:
Drive rivet out in upwards direction.
Pull off rubber grommet.







New build status:
To brace a socket nut (1) (e.g. size 10 mm), mask with fabric adhesive tape (damage to paintwork) and use hammer (500 grammes).
Drive rivet (2) upwards to remove.

New build status:







Installation:
Insert lug (1) in bore. Fit tab (2) on rivet (3) facing door. Pull off fabric adhesive tape (4).







Unfasten screws.
Push retarder upwards into door and remove.