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

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Driver's side only:

Passenger side only:

Driver's side only:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Cover On Door Handle Screws

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Passenger side only:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Cover On Door Handle Screws

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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

Fig 4: 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 5: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

US/CND version:

Crashpad (3) must be correctly fitted.

Fig 6: Identifying Crashpad, Grey Clip And White Clip

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Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows: