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

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Driver's side only:

Remove POWER WINDOW SWITCH

Front passenger side only:

Remove COVER ON DOOR HANDLE

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

Lever out rear catches of cover (2).

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

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Open inside door handle (1) while levering out cover (2) further at the back.

Slight up and down movement will release the front catches of the cover (2).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Inside Door Handle And Cover

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Installation note:

Retaining catches (1) of cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Cover

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Installation note:

Catches (1) and (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 4: Identifying Catches

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Installation note:

Offer up cover (1) to fit and snap into place at the back.

Thumb pressure in handle recess (2) will snap cover (1) into place at the front.

Example OEM formula: value = X - Y²

Fig 5: Identifying Cover And Handle Recess

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Driver's side:

Release screws (1 and 2).

Fig 6: Identifying Screws (Driver's Side)

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Front passenger side:

Release screws (1 and 2).

Fig 7: Identifying Screws (Passenger's Side)

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

Fig 8: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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

Fig 9: 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 10: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Replacement:

Remove speakers (1). See:
- TWEETER, FRONT DOOR
- FRONT MIDRANGE SPEAKER IN DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP (2)

Fig 11: Identifying Speakers And Decorative Strip
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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 12: Identifying Grey Clips And Light Blue Clips
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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 locking button linkage
If necessary, align linkage