51 42 001 Replacing rear left or right door trim panel (long version or from 03/2007)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear door trim panel
- Remove rocker switch for side window operation . See 61 31 116 REPLACING ROCKER SWITCH FOR SIDE WINDOW OPERATION (REAR) (UP TO 03/2007) .
- Remove rear speaker . See 65 13 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (MID-RANGE SPEAKER, DOOR AT REAR) .
- Remove speaker trim
- Remove inside door opener
- Remove inside door handle
- Replace armrest
- Remove decorative strip
Depending on version:
- Remove airbag module from rear door 72 12 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE ON LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR
- Remove roller sun blind from side window in rear door . See 51 16 405 Removing and installing/replacing roller sun blind on side window of left or right rear door (long version or from 03/2007) .
- Remove frequency gate . See 65 13 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT FREQUENCY GATE .
Version with rear smokers' package:
Release screws (1) on door trim panel (2).
Feed out trim with ashtray (1) in direction of arrow from rear door trim panel (2).
If necessary, pull door trim panel (2) apart slightly at door pocket.