REMOVING AND INSTALLING
DOOR COMPLETE WITH
BASEPLATE

Removal:
Raise the door.
Lower the window.
Turn ignition off.
Caution!
Pull out fuses 25 and 26 in the interest
of safety (danger if being clamped in
door or window) - see 51 00 for
general information.

Remove middel and rear side panels -
see Group 41.

Loosen expansion rivet.


51 00 000
41 35 000
41 35 000

Operate door push button and push
door down by hand.
Unsrew screws and loosen expansion
rivet.
Take off plate.

Loosen straps and disconnect plugs (1
to 4).

1 White plug (power window control)
2 Blue plug (window motor power
supply)

3 Yellow plug (door motor power
supply)
4 Black plug; two-way microswitch
on lock (door control)
5 Black plug; microswitch on door
push button (central lock control)

Loosen screws (1).
Remove spacers.

Installation:
The thickness of required spacers is
given at the place of installation -
check for correct installation.

Unscrew screw (2).
Unscrew nuts (3).
Unscrew and remove bolts (1).
Take off door.

Installation:
Check lockpin on door for damage,
replacing if necessary.
Unlock lock, pressing the door push
button once if necessary.
Adjust distance A between the door
and baseplate.

Note:
When installed the door must hang on
the toothed drive belt and may not
engage in the lock.
Distance A = approx. 150 mm (5.905").

Lubricate rubber lightly in B-pillar
opening for the door lifting motor.
Place spacers on staybolts (3) of the
B-pillar between the body and baseplate.
The spacers on the lock must be
placed between the body and lock.

Note:
The thickness of required spacers is
given at the place of installation.

Install the door with baseplate while
pressing the lock in forward direction
until the pins on the lock engage in
the slot of the baseplate.
Install screws (1) and nuts (3).
Use spacers on screws (1) between
the baseplate and body.
Install and tighten screw (2).
Align the door - see 51 33.
Tighten the toothed drive belt when
necessary after aligning the door.


51 33 000