51 42 000 Removing and installing rear left or right door trim panel

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

WARNING: Version with side airbag:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems,
refer to 51 00... Safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems .

CAUTION: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove the panel - risk of damage to airbag.

Remove clipped-in trim (decorative strip) on door trim panel. See 51 16 221 Replacing a clipped-in trim (decorative strip on panel for instrument panel, front or rear door)

Version without power windows:

Remove rear window crank. See 51 34 000 Removing and installing/replacing window crank, rear left or right

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Trim (1 Of 2)

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Version without power windows and without removal opening:

NOTE: Do not damage lining (2) when removing trim (1).

Using a small screwdriver, carefully lever out trim (1) at points (2).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Door Trim (2 Of 2)

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Version without power windows and with removal opening (1):

NOTE: When removing trim (2), do not damage lining (3) with screwdriver.

Carefully insert a regular screwdriver approx. 1 mm into removal opening (1) of trim (2).
Press trim (2) forwards and lift out towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Rocker Switch

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Version with power windows:

If necessary, lever out rocker switch (1) at rocker (2), disconnect plug connection and remove rocker switch (1).

Fig 4: Installing Rear Door Trim

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Screw (1) is longer than the others.

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Lever out trims (3), release screws underneath and screws (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Unclipping Clips Of Door Trim Panel

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Unclip clips (1) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Fig 6: Unclipping Door Trim Panel

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).

Feed door trim panel (1) out of unlocking knob (2).

Fig 7: Removing Bowden Cable

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten unlocking lever (1)
Lift out lock (2)
Remove Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation:

Press unlocking lever (1) for installation fully on door trim panel.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Additional Speaker & Removing Door Trim Panel

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Version with power windows:

If necessary, feed out lead (1) from door trim panel (2).

Version with additional speaker:

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (3) on additional speaker (4).

Remove door trim panel (2).

Fig 9: Installing Clips With Sealing Ring

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Installation:

Clips (1) and (2) are longer than the other clips.

Clips (1) and (2) are gray, the other clips are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

CAUTION: The sound insulation may be damaged at the screw-down points for the armrest.
If necessary, tape off sound insulation in this area with fabric adhesive tape.

Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open door window
Lock with vehicle key
Check for ease-of-movement on retaining button linkage
If necessary, align linkages