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

Special tools required:

00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL .

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the correct sequence without fail, otherwise the door trim panel will break.
Do not under any circumstances pull on map pocket.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Unclipping Retainer Using Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Starting in B-pillar area, unclip shoulder with special tool 00 9 321 from retainers (1).

Fig 2: Caution For Levering Off Door Trim Panel

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Unclip retainer (1) with special tool 00 9 321 .

Fig 3: Identifying Center Retainer And Knob

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Unclip clips (1) in direction of arrow by gripping with hand.

Fig 4: Removing Door Trim Panel From Inner Door Panel

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Unclip retainer (1) with special tool 00 9 321 .

Fig 5: Identifying Bowden Cable, Counterholder And Door Lock

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IMPORTANT: Do not lever off door trim panel (1) over dimension (A) from inner door panel.
Door trim panel (2) (risk of damage) in area (1)

A. = 30 mm

Fig 6: Identifying Center Retainer And Clips

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IMPORTANT: Center retainer (1) twist knob (2) separation only possible by moving.

Fig 7: Identifying Door Trim Panel Retainers Fitting Sequence

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IMPORTANT: Pull door trim panel by handle recess gently in direction (1), gently strike armrest with fist in direction (2) to release door trim panel from inner door panel.

Fig 8: Removing Decorative Strip Out Of Door Trim Panel

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) for release lever first at counterholder (2) and then at door lock (3).

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections, then remove door trim panel.

Fig 9: Identifying Retainers, Safety Hook And Guide

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Installation:

If necessary, replace clips (1), color: grey.

Check center retainer (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 10: Cutting Sound Insulation Sealing Bead Using Sharp Cutting Tool

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Fit door trim panel, make sure retainers are correctly seated and press down in sequence A - D.

Fig 11: Identifying Sealing Bead, Retainers, Sound Insulation And Cable

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Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open door window
Lock with ignition key
Check for ease-of-movement on locking knob linkage
If necessary, align linkage