51 41 000 Removing And Installing Front Left Or Right Door Trim Panel (Coupe, Convertible)

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

WARNING: Version with side airbag: Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems, refer to SERVICE POSITION OF ENGINE HOOD .

CAUTION: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove the panel - risk of damage to airbag.

Driver's side only:

Remove switch for exterior rearview mirror. 61 31 255 REPLACING SWITCH FOR DOOR MIRROR .

Press down on point (A) and tilt finisher (1) out.

Release underlying screw.

Fig 1: Removing Door Panel Finisher

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Lever out airbag emblem (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Release underlying screw.

Fig 2: Locating Arm Rest Screws

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

CAUTION: Replace damaged screws and nuts.

Unclip clips (1) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Fig 3: Locating Clips Of Door Trim Panel

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Feed door trim panel (1) out of unlocking knob (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Unlocking Knob In Door

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Remove Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Fig 5: Removing Bowden Cable
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Installation:

Press unlocking lever (1) for installation fully on door trim panel.

Version with loudspeaker:

If necessary, disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).

Feed cable (3) out of aperture (4).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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Installation:

Secure cable in opening (5) with adhesive tape.

Fig 7: View Of Clip With Sealing Ring

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Installation:

Clips (1) are longer than the other clips.

Clips (1) are gray, the other clips are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Installation:

The styrofoam block (1) must not be loose, secure with double-sided adhesive tape if necessary.

Fig 8: Identifying Styrofoam Block

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Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open door window.
Lock with vehicle key.
Check whether linkage of safety button can move freely.
If necessary, align linkages.