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51 41... Punching in the contour for the seat memory switch in the front door trim panel (door trim panel removed)

Special tools required: 

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

NOTE: The required special tools are contained in the special tool set 51 4 100 .
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (51 4 100)
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Punch out the perforated notches marked in the door trim panel (1) using bore hole punch 51 4 109 .

Fig 2: Punching Door Trim Panel Using Bore Hole Punch (51 4 109)
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Attention! 

For punching work, equip cutting device with cutting punch 51 4 114 and cutting die 51 4 115 .

Fig 3: Identifying Device With Cutting Punch (51 4 114)
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IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the cutting punch and cutting die (2), only fix with special tool 51 4 112 with the cutting device (1) pushed together.
Fig 4: Cutting Device Using Special Tool (51 4 112)
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Slide lower section 51 4 101 of cutting device through punched holes in door trim panel (1) from outside.

NOTE: Guide pins of cutting device are coded. Distortion is thus not possible.
Fig 5: Identifying Door Trim Panel (Outside)
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On the inside of door trim panel (1), attach upper part 51 4 102 of cutting device to lower section.

Punch out the contour using pressure disc 51 4 105 and union nut 51 4 113 .

Fig 6: Identifying Door Trim Panel (Inside)
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Press punching remnants out of the cutting device from the rear with pressing-off tool 51 4 111 .

NOTE: This operation is necessary to prevent the cutting surfaces from being damaged during a renewed punching operation.
Fig 7: Pressing Device Using Special Tool (51 4 111)
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