51 42 000 Removing and installing left or right rear 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.

Completely extend roller sunblind (1).

Release pushrod (3) with 90° rotation from lifting gear and guide bracket (2) (see figure R51 6909)

Remove guide bracket (2).

Return roller sunblind (1) to casing.

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

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Remove pushrod (1) in direction of arrow.

Locked
Released

Installation:

Check pushrod (1) for latching in lifting gear.

Replace lifting gear if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips Removing Direction

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 42 1AZ .

Fig 3: Caution For Grasping Shoulder And Trim Panel

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

Fig 4: Identifying Center Retainer And Knob

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

Fig 5: Removing Door Trim Panel

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

Increased force for double clip (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Bowden Cable, Counterholder And Door Lock

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IMPORTANT: Grasp shoulder (1) and trim panel (2) in region of C-pillar with both hands (risk of damage).

Fig 7: Identifying Center Retainer And Clips

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

Fig 8: Identifying Door Trim Panel Retainers Fitting Sequence

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IMPORTANT: Grasp door trim panel on shoulder (1) and map pocket (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 9: Removing Decorative Strip And Retaining Hook Using Special Tool (00 9 321)

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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 10: Disconnecting Door Trim Panel Decorative Strip On Clips

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 11: Identifying Retaining Hooks, Clips And Guide

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

Fig 12: Identifying Plug Connection, Sealing Bead, Rotary Knob, Feed Wires And Sound Insulation

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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