51 41... Punching in the contour for the seat memory switch

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL

Use special tool 51 4 109 to punch in holes in marked locations on door panel (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Trim Panel

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IMPORTANT: Special tools 51 4 114 and 51 4 115 must be used as cutting implements for punching work on the F07

Fig 2: Cutting Implements For Punching Work

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IMPORTANT: If cutting tool (2) is changed, proceed with the punching tool (1) closed and while using special tool 51 4 112 (risk of damage).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (51 4 112)

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51 4 101 Slide special tool through holes stamped into door trim panel (1).

NOTE: Guide pins of punching tool are coded. Distortion is thus not possible.

Fig 4: Identfying Guide Pins Of Punching Tool

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51 4 105 Mount special tools and on punching tool 51 4 106 (1).

Compress punching tool (1) via spindle.

Fig 5: Compressing Punching Tool

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51 4 111 Press punching remnants with special tool from rear out of punching tool.

NOTE: This work step is necessary to prevent the cutting surfaces from being damaged during a renewed punching operation.

Fig 6: Pressing Punching Remnants

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