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

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Driver's side:

Passenger side:

Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Release screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Left/Right Door Trim Panel Cover And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not pull door trim panel by map pocket.

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

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

Fig 2: Removing Clips For Door Trim Panel

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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

Disconnect all plug connections and remove door trim panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1, 2 and 3).

Make sure clips (1, 2 and 3) are in correct installation position.

Grey clip
White clip
Beige clip

Fig 5: Identifying Faulty Clips
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Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Replacement: