BMW 5251 Service Manual page 821

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Doors
4
Pull up on locking clip and remove connector.
4
With door fully open, unscrew pin bolts (arrow) from top and
bottom hinges.
Disconnect door check by squeezing mounting pin tabs
(arrow) and driving pin up.
Remove door by lifting up off lower hinge halves.
CAUJION-
Be careful not to damage door or otherpainted body surfac-
es. Make sure no load is placed on wirinq harness.
Installation is reverse of removal. Keep in mind the following:
Mount and align rear doors first, followed by the front
doors.
Align door so that panel gaps are equal on either side, see
specifications at the end of this procedure. If necessary,
adjust door hinges. See Door hinge adjustment.
*
Adjust door striker so that trailing edge of front door is
slightly higher
(I
mm 10.04 in.) than leading edge of rear
door. See 515 Central Locking and Anti-Theft.
Repair any paint damage and paint any exposed metal.