51 41 000 Removing and Installing Left or Right Front Door Trim Panel

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Special tools required:

00 9 317
00 9 322

WARNING:

Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel:

Disconnect battery. See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

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

Press on point (A) and tilt out cover.

Release screw underneath.

Installation:

Tightening torque 51 21 6AZ. See 51 21 FRONT DOOR LOCKS

IMPORTANT: Replace damaged screws and nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Carefully lever caps (1) with special tool 00 9 322 out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Lever out airbag emblem (1) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ. See 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS

Loosen screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 41 2AZ. See 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS

Unfasten cap (3) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 41 4AZ. See 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS

Fig 3: Identifying Cap & Screws

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NOTE: Start unclipping at bottom.
Unclip clips (1) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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

Feed out door trim (1) from unlocking knob (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Door Trim & Knob

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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.

Fig 6: Identifying Bowden Cable, Lock & Lever

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WARNING: Disconnect plug connection on side airbag.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect from control unit (2).

Remove door trim.

Fig 7: Identifying Plug Connection & Control Unit

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Installation:

All clips (1) are white.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 8: Identifying Clips

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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