Door Arrester, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Tape off the B-pillar in the door arrester area using adhesive tape, so that the paint will not be damaged.

-- Move the door window into the "closed" position.

-- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the speaker. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - SOUND SYSTEM .

-- Remove the door arrester bolt -arrow-.

Fig 1: Door Arrester Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the door arrester -1- toward the inside.

Fig 2: Locating Door Arrester Bolts (Inside)

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-- Pull the cap -1- slightly to the side in direction of -A arrows- and remove it from the door arrester -2- in direction of -arrow B-.

Fig 3: Door Arrester Rubber Grommet

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