51 42 000 Remove and install left or right rear door trim panel

Special tools required: 

• 64 1 020
• 00 9 325

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Version with roller sunblind only: 

• Remove ROLLER SUNBLIND ON REAR DOOR SIDE WINDOW 

Pull out inside door handle (1) and hold open so that catch (3) on handle recess (2) can be released (see next operation).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Handle, Catch And Handle Recess

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Working edge (1) of special tool 64 1 020 points upwards and levers out catch (2) in direction of arrow.

At the same time, lift up handle recess (3) slightly at rear so that it doesn't snap back in again.

Fig 2: Lifting Handle Recess

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Ideally, set special tool 64 1 020 at distance "x" from handle recess (2) (equivalent to tip of inside door handle).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (64 1 020)

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x = 30  _±3  mm 

x_max = 40 mm

Slide in special tool 64 1 020 approx. 15 mm along the handle recess (2) until resistance against catch is felt.

In order to release top catch, lever carefully downwards while moving the handle recess (2) slightly to and fro.

Handle recess (2) can then be removed forwards with a slight turn.

Installation note: 

Retaining hooks (1) and optical fibre (2) on handle recess (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Optical Fibre, Handle Recess And Hook

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Installation note: 

Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Retaining hooks (1) and catches (2) on inside door handle bracket (3) must not be broken or missing.

REPAIR SOLUTION  if catches (2) defective.

Fig 5: Identifying Inside Door Handle Bracket, Hooks And Catches

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Unclip door trim panel (2) with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 6: Removing Door Trim Panel Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) for release lever first at counter support (2) and then at door lock (3).

Installation note: 

Perform function check for door inside handle with door open and rotary striker lock closed.

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections, then remove door trim panel.

Fig 7: Identifying Door Lock, Bowden Cable And Counter Support

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Installation note: 

Replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Door Trim Panel Clips

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Installation note: 

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is in correct position!

An incorrectly routed Bowden cable can cause door lock malfunctions.

Fig 9: Identifying Bowden Cable

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Installation note: 

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

• Open side window
• Lock with ignition key
• Check for ease of movement on locking button linkage
• If necessary, align linkage