51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel

Special Tools Required: 

• 00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Release screw on inside door opener  . See 51 21 225 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Inside Door Opener In Left Or Right Front Door .
• Release screws on inside door handle  . See 51 41 019 Removing And Installing/Replacing Door Handle On Door Trim Panel, Front Left Or Right .

Lever out airbag emblem (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and release screw underneath.

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

Tightening torque, see 51 41 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unclip door trim (1) at top.

Feed out door trim (1) from unlocking knob (2).

Disconnect plugs (2 and 3).

Version with loudspeaker: 

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1).

Version with handle lighting: 

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (4).

Installation: 

Lay cable (4) correctly around screwing point (5) (risk of damage).

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

• Tighten release lever (1).
• Lever out lock (2).
• Detach holder (3) towards rear/top
  Fig 4: Tightening Release Lever (1), Levering Out Lock (2) & Detaching Holder (3)

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure Bowden cable is correctly positioned in holder (3).

Grease Bowden cable at holder (3).

For fitting, press release lever (1) fully against door trim.

Installation: 

Clips (1) are longer than the other clips.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Installation: 

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

• Open door window.
• Lock with vehicle key.
• Check for ease-of-movement on retaining button linkage
• If necessary, align linkages