51 42 001 Replacing left or right rear door trim panel

When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Depending on equipment specification: 

• Modify SWITCH FOR SIDE WINDOW OPERATION
• Modify FOOTWELL LIGHT
• Modify OPTICAL FIBRE DECORATIVE STRIP
• Modify BOTTOM OPTICAL FIBRE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
• Modify INSIDE DOOR OPENER 
• Modify MID-RANGE SPEAKER
• Modify TWEETER
• Modify ROLLER SUNBLIND 

Modify: 

• Locking button trim (1).
• Retaining clips (2)
• Ashtray (3)
• Retaining clip (4)
• Handle (5)
  Fig 1: Identifying Door Trim Panel Retaining Clips, Ashtray And Handle

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Installation: 

If optional optical fibre is fitted, break off pin (1) in map pocket (2) if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Map Pocket Pin

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