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

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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.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Door Trim Panel

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

Fig 2: Unclipping Shoulder

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

Fig 3: Unclipping Clamp

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

Fig 4: Unclipping Clips

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

Fig 5: Unclipping Clamp

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to door trim panel (2) in area (1).
Do not lever off door trim panel (1) over dimension (A) from inner door panel.
A = 30 mm

Fig 6: Identifying Door Trim Panel Dimension

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IMPORTANT: Disconnection of center clamp (1) from twist knob (2) is only possible by shifting it.

Fig 7: Identifying Center Clamp And Knob

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IMPORTANT: Pull door trim panel by handle recess gently in direction (1), gently strike armrest with fist in direction (2) to release door trim panel from inner door panel.

Fig 8: Pulling Door Trim Panel

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) for release lever first at counter support (2) and then at door lock (3).

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections, then remove door trim panel.

Fig 9: Disengaging Bowden Cable

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Installation note:

Faulty clips (1) color: grey.

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

Fig 10: Identifying Clips And Center Clamp

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Installation note:

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is in correct position!

Feed in Bowden cable (1) in area (A) correctly into door trim panel.

An incorrectly routed Bowden cable can cause door lock malfunctions.

Fig 11: Identifying Bowden Cable Area

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

Fig 12: Identifying Door Trim Panel

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Installation note:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open side window
Lock with ignition key
Check for ease of movement on locking button linkage
If necessary, align linkage