Door Latch, Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Door latch, removing and installing
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Close window on subject door and open all other windows.
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Disconnect battery negative (-) cable
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the batterl: read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in 001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
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Remove door trim panel. See 411 Doors.
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Remove air bag. See 721 Airbag System (SRS).
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Remove outer door handle. See Door handle (outer), re-
moving and installing.
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Working inside door cavity, release loclting tabs (arrows)
and open protective cover.
Pull down on electrical harness connector (arrow) to re-
lease.
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Working inside door cavity, next to outside door sltin:
Disconnect door lock cylinder Bowden cable from latch as-
sembly arm (A) and support (B).
Disconnect microswitch connector (arrow).