51 42 000 Removing and installing left or right rear door trim panel (up to 03/2007)
Model with side airbag:
Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel:
Do not use any sharp-edged removal tools, risk of damage to airbag.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- If necessary, remove FOOTWELL LIGHT at bottom.
- If necessary, remove LED FOR DOOR HANDLE/DOOR COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
- If necessary, remove ROLLER SUN BLIND on fixed side window.
If necessary, lever out airbag emblem (2) with special tool 00 9 317 and release screw underneath.
Tightening torque: see 4AZ in 51 42 REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .
Lever out protective caps (1) on door trim panel (3) and release screws underneath.
Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 51 42 REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .
Start by unclipping door trim panel (2) at bottom.
Unclip clips (1) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317 .
Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (3).
Feed door trim panel (1) upwards out of central clip mounting and release button.
Installation:
Attach central clip mounting to door trim panel.
Bend open retainers on inner door plate for accommodating central clip (2) for installation.
Unhook Bowden cable (1) from door lock (2).
Model with side airbag:
Disconnect remaining plug connections.
Remove door trim.
Installation:
Connect all plugs to original locations.
Installation:
All clips (3) are white.
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).
Attach central clip mounting (1) to door trim panel.
Installation:
After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:
- Open door window.
- Lock with vehicle key.
- Check whether the locking knob linkage can move freely, align linkage if necessary.