Removing and installing (replacing) front left or right door trim panel (X5 M)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 325

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove TRIM OF CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM SWITCH .

Front passenger side only: 

• Remove COVER ON DOOR HANDLE .

Lift trim (1) by pressing on area (A) and remove.

Release screw below it.

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

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Front passenger side:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

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Lift off cover (1) and release screw beneath.

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Lever out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

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Unclip door trim panel at clips (1) using special tool 00 9 325 (starting in area of A-pillar).

Unclip door trim panel from clips (2) at top.

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Unhook Bowden cable (1) from door lock (2).

Disconnect all plug connections and remove door trim panel.

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Installation note: 

Replace faulty clips (1 and 2).

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

1. Clips, grey
2. Clips, light blue

Seals (3) must not be missing.

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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

Installation note: 

Incorrectly connected connectors (1) cause malfunctions in the ambient lighting.

If applicable, re-encode the ambient lighting using the following test module.

• Service functions
• Body
• Lights
• Interior lighting
• Ambient light and interior lighting with light package

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