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

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

WARNING: Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel: Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged removal tools, risk of damage to airbag.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

If necessary, remove footwell light at bottom. Refer to 63 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT .
If necessary, remove LED for door handle/door compartment light.

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

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Unfasten cap (2) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

3) Door trim panel.

Fig 1: Locating Airbag Emblem

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Clips Of Door Trim Panel

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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 (4).

Installation:

Attach central clip mounting to door trim panel.

Bend open retainers on inner door plate for accommodating central clip (2) for installation.

Fig 3: Locating Door Trim Panel Retainers

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation:

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

WARNING: Disconnect plug connection on side airbag.

Disconnect remaining plug connections.

Remove door trim.

Installation:

Connect all plugs to original locations.

Fig 4: View Of Release Lever

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Installation:

Clips (2) are longer than the other clips. Clips (2) are gray, remaining clips (3) are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Attach central clip mounting (1) to door trim panel.

Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open door window,
Lock with ignition key,
Check whether linkage of safety lock button can move freely,
If necessary, align linkage.

Fig 5: Locating Door Trim Panel Retaining Clips
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