41 51 045 Removing/installing/replacing cover of front door, inner left or right

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NOTE: Observe (REPAIR STAGE 1) procedure!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove front DOOR
Fix DOOR ON ASSEMBLY STAND
Remove SPEAKER

Lever out window frame cover (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Window Frame Cover

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Lift out operating rod (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Operating Rod

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Release expanding rivets (1 and 2).

Fig 3: Identifying Expanding Rivets

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Release expanding rivet (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Expanding Rivet

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Release cover (1) from the clips (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Cover And Clips

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Feed cable grommets (1) out of cover (3).

Release hinge covers (2) from cover (3).

Slightly pull cover (3) back and release cable clip from wiring harness (4).

Feed wiring harness completely out of cover (3).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Hold door on assembly stand in position and release mounting for door stop on assembly stand.
Remove cover (3).
Fix door stop on assembly stand.

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Grommets, Hinge Covers And Wiring Harness

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Installation note:

Make sure the following components are correctly seated:

Weather strip (1)
Hinge covers (2)
Grommets (3)

Fig 7: Identifying Weather Strip, Hinge Covers And Grommets

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Installation note:

Sealing foil (1) and gaskets (2) must not be damaged.

Replace faulty clips (3).

Fig 8: Identifying Gaskets, Foil And Faulty Clips

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