51 42 001 Replacing left or right rear door trim panel

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

In vehicles without light package optional equipment:

If necessary, also order cover for light cut-out for footwell lighting.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever cover of locking button (2) out of door trim panel (1) and remount.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Locking Button

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Further operations are described in:

Remount DOOR HANDLE ON DOOR TRIM PANEL
If necessary, remount TWEETER
Remount BOWDEN CABLE FOR INSIDE DOOR OPENER
Remount DECORATIVE STRIP ON DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remount MID-RANGE SPEAKER COVER
Remount ROCKER SWITCH FOR SIDE WINDOW OPERATION
Only with roller sunblind optional equipment:

Remount ROLLER SUNBLIND
Only for light package optional equipment:
Remount additional wiring harness
Remount FOOTWELL LIGHTING
Remount prisms for door handle lighting and map pocket lighting