51 42 000 Removing And Installing Rear Left Or Right Door Trim Panel

Special tools required:

00 9 317

WARNING: Version with side AIRBAG:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with AIRBAG systems, refer to 51 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON CARS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEMS .

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

Remove clipped-in trim (decorative strip) on door trim panel. Refer to 51 16 221 REPLACING A CLIPPED FINISHER (DECORATIVE STRIP ON PANEL FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, FRONT OR REAR DOOR) .

Remove toggle switch for door window operation. Refer to 61 31 115 REPLACING ROCKER SWITCH FOR SIDE WINDOW OPERATION (DOOR SWITCH CENTER) .

Remove footwell light on bottom of door. Refer to 63 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT .

Version with roller sun blind additionally:

Remove roller sun blind on door window. Refer to 51 16 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING SUN BLIND AT FIXED SIDE WINDOW OF LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR .

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw

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Installation:

Bracket (2) must not be damaged.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying AIRBAG Label

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Lever out AIRBAG label (2) and release screw underneath.

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

Fig 3: Removing 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).

Fig 4: Removing Door Trim Panel At Top

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Feed door trim panel (1) out of unlocking button (3).

Installation:

Bend open retainers (2) on inner door plate for accommodating central clip.

Version with lighting for inside door handle:

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1) on inside door handle (2).

Fig 5: Locating Plug Connection

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Detach Bowden cable towards inside/rear.

Fig 6: Detaching Bowden Cable

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Installation:

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

Version with additional speaker:

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1) on additional speaker (2).

Fig 7: Removing Door Trim Panel

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Remove door trim panel (3).

Installation:

Clips (1) are longer than the other clips.

Fig 8: Fitting All Clips

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

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

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.