Doors; Front Or Rear Door. Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

Doors
This repair group covers front and rear door repair informa-
tion. It includes removal and installation of front and rear
doors and trim panels.
For information on airbag removal and installation, see
721
airbag.
For information on the power door windows and door glass
replacement, see
512
Door Windows.
For information on the power door loclting system, see 515
Central Locking and Anti-Theft.
WARNING-
E39 cars are fitted with side-impact airbags in the front doors
and optional side impact airbags in the rear doors. When
servicing doors, always disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal. See 721 Airbag System (SRS) for cautions and
procedures relatinq to the airbaq system.
Front or rear door, removing and installing
-
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautionsgiven in 001 General Cautions and warn-
ings.
Remove harness connector mounting bolt (arrow) at door
pillar.