51 42 000 Removing and installing left or right rear door trim panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with roller sun blind:

Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 51 42 1AZ in 51 42 REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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NOTE: Start by unclipping door trim panel (2) at bottom.

Unclip clips (1) for door trim panel (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (2) and remove.

Disconnect plug on power window switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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Unhook Bowden cable (1) from door lock (2).

Disconnect all plug connections and remove door trim panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Installation:

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

Clips (1) are white.

Clip (2) is brown and shorter than clips (1).

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 5: Identifying Shorter White Clips And Longer Brown Clip Installation Areas

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Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows: