51 41 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Door Trim Panel
Special tools required:
- 00 9 317
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with AIRBAG systems, refer to 51 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON CARS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEMS .
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 .
Release screws (1).
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).
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 button (3).
Installation:
Bend open retainers on inner door plate for accommodating central clip (2) for installation.
Version with lighting for inside door handle:
If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1) on door opener (2).
Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:
- Tighten release lever (1).
- Lever out lock (2).
- Detach Bowden cable towards inside/rear.
Installation:
Press unlocking lever (1) for installation fully on door trim panel.
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:
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.