51 42 000 Remove and install left or right rear door trim panel

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unfasten catches in area (1) using special tool 00 9 321 and unclip trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Catches And Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Unclip door trim panel (1) at clips (2) using special tool 00 9 325 , starting in area of B-pillar.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (2).

Disconnect all plug connections.

Fig 4: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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

Fig 5: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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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.

Fig 6: Identifying Clips

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Seals (3) must not be missing.

Installation note:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows: