51 41 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Door Trim Panel

Special tools required:

00 9 317
00 9 323

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Driver's side only:

Remove power window switch . See 61 31 117 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER WINDOW SWITCH (DRIVER'S SIDE) .

Passenger side only:

Remove cover on door handle . See 51 41 017 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON DOOR HANDLE AT FRONT (PASSENGER SIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT .

Release trim (1) with special tool 00 9 323 in direction of arrow from catches (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 323)

G04791741

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Driver's side:

Release screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

G04791742

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Passenger side:

Release screws (1 and 2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

G04791743

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

Fig 4: Identifying Door Trim Panel

G04791744

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

Fig 5: Identifying Door Trim Panel

G04791745

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

Disconnect all plug connections and remove door trim panel.

Fig 6: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

G04749830

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IMPORTANT: After each removal, all light blue clips (2) must be replaced.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

Grey clip
Light blue clip

Fig 7: Identifying Grey Clip And Light Blue Clip
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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