51 42 000 Removing and installing (replacing) rear left or right door trim panel

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove COVER ON DOOR HANDLE .

Position special tool 64 1 020 (as shown) behind inside door handle securing pin (1).

Lever out rear latch mechanisms from cover (2).

Fig 1: Prying Out Rear Latches Of Cover Using Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Open inside door handle (1), levering rear cover (2) further out.

Gentle up/down movements will make the front latch mechanisms become detached from the cover (2).

Remove trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Inside Door Handle And Cover

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Installation note:

The latching hooks (1) of the cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel Cover And Hooks

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Installation note:

The latch mechanisms (1) and (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Door Trim Panel Catches

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Installation note:

Fit cover (1) correctly and engage at rear.

Thumb pressure in the handle recess (2) will make the cover (1) engage at the front.

Fig 5: Identifying Handle Recess And Cover

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Fig 6: Identifying Door Trim Panel Screws

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

Fig 7: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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

Disconnect all plug connections.

Fig 8: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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

Fig 9: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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IMPORTANT: After each removal, all light blue clips (2) must be replaced.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

Grey clip
Light blue clip

Fig 10: Identifying Grey Clips And Light Blue Clip
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Installation note:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open side window
Lock with vehicle key
Check for ease-of-movement on retaining button linkage
If necessary, align linkage

Replacement

REMOVE SPEAKERS (1).
REMOVE DECORATIVE STRIP (2).
REMOVE ROLLER SUNBLIND (3).

Fig 11: Identifying Speakers, Decorative Strip And Roller Sunblind
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