51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front 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) from door trim panel at front. See 51 16 221 Replacing a clipped-in trim (decorative strip on panel for instrument panel, front or rear door)

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

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Trim (1 Of 2)

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Passenger side without removal opening:

NOTE: Do not damage lining (2) when removing trim (1).

Using a small screwdriver, carefully lever out trim (1) at points (2).

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Trim (2 Of 2)

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Passenger side with removal opening (1):

NOTE: Do not damage lining (2) when removing trim (3).

Carefully insert a regular screwdriver approx. 1 mm into removal opening (1) of trim (3).
Press trim (3) forwards and lift out towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Trim

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Screw (1) is longer than the others.

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Lever out trims (3), release screws underneath and screws (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Unclipping Trims Of Door Trim Panel

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

Fig 5: Removing Door Trim Panel Out Of Unlocking Knob

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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 6: Removing Bowden Cable

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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.

Installation:

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

Fig 7: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Additional Speaker

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Version with additional speaker:

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

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Feed out wires (1) from opening (2).

Disconnect plug connections (3) and (4) and remove door trim panel.

Fig 9: Installing Clips 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.

CAUTION: The sound insulation may be damaged at the screw-down points for the armrest.
If necessary, tape off sound insulation in this area with fabric adhesive tape.

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