51 41 001 Replacing front left or right door trim

Pull wooden strip backwards to remove.

Fig 1: Pulling Wooden Strip Backwards

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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged clips and/or grommets for wooden strip.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And/Or Grommets For Wooden Strip

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Version with Hifi:

If necessary screws (1) unfasten and remove loudspeaker (2).

Fig 3: Removing Loudspeaker

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NOTE: The operation "Replacing front left or right door trim" ends here.

Only replacement of fresh air grill:

Unfasten screws (1) and lift out fresh air grill (2).

Fig 4: Lifting Out Fresh Air Grill

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Only for replacement of loudspeaker finisher:

Unfasten plastic welded joints (1) and remove loudspeaker finisher (2).

Installation:

Install new loudspeaker finisher (2). Fit retaining washers (3) on the pins (4).

Fig 5: Installing Loudspeaker Finisher

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CAUTION: The armrest must only be replaced on vehicles without side airbags.

Only for replacement armrests (version without side airbag):

NOTE: Replacement of the armrest is illustrated on the door trim on the passenger side.

Unfasten nut (1) and remove bracket (2). Unfasten plastic welded joints (3) and remove armrest.

If fitted, unfasten plastic welded joint (4).

Fig 6: Unfastening Plastic Welded Joint

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Only for replacement of armrest (version without side airbag):

NOTE: On older door trim panels, there is no bore (4) for the plastic pin (X) (refer to next diagram). If necessary, drill a hole in the door trim.

Installation:

Install new armrests and secure bracket (2) with nuts (1). Press down on armrest and mark out plastic pins (3) flush with door trim panel.

Dismantle armrest again.

Fig 7: Installing Armrests And Securing Bracket

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Only for replacement of armrest (version without side airbag):

Installation:

Saw off plastic pins (1) and (X) with gap (A) below the mark (2) with a handsaw.

Distance (A) = 2 mm.

Fit armrest and secure with repair washers and screws.

Fig 8: Fitting Armrest And Securing With Repair Washers And Screws

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NOTE: On older door trim panels, there is no bore for plastic pins (X). If necessary, drill a hole in the door trim panel.