Remove/Install Front Door Panel - AR72.10-S-6575E

Model 447 

Model 448 

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Shown On model 447.8 

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Shown On model 447.7 

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Shown With Code SH1 (Thorax-Pelvis-Sidebag driver) 

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Shown With Code SH2 (Thorax-Pelvis-Sidebag passenger) 

	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior		AH68.00-D-0001-01KOS
	Remove/install
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m).
2	Remove cover cap in door handle recess and unscrew screw (1).
3	Remove retaining clips (2).
4.1	Unclip armrest trim (3) starting from rear (arrow A) and front (arrow B) toward center and remove.	Model 447.8, 448.8 Long wedge	Fig 1
		Extraction hook	Fig 2
4.2	Unclip armrest trim (3) starting from front (arrow B), unhook from armrest at rear (arrow A), and remove.	Model 447.6/7, 448.7 Long wedge	Fig 1
		Extraction hook	Fig 2
5	Remove bolts (4).
6	Unclip door trim (5) in area of retaining clips (10) and remove upward until cable (7) is accessible.	Always replace all retaining clips (10). Otherwise it is not ensured that the door panel (5) is seated permanently on the front door. Ensure that shaft sealing strip is seated correctly. Long wedge	Fig 1
7	Unhook cable (7) from internal operation and door handle (8).
8	Disconnect electrical connectors (9) at front door control unit.	The number of electrical connectors (9) varies depending on the vehicle equipment. Electrical connectors (9) are coded and colored.
9	Remove door trim (5).
10	Remove upper impact absorber (6).	Model 447, 448 with code SH1 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, driver) Model 447, 448 with code SH2 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, front passenger) If installed. The upper impact absorber (6) is an eliminated part and is no longer required. If upper impact absorber (6) is removed: ↓ Document eliminated upper impact absorber (6) in Vehicle Documentation (VeDoc) and erase "VPD-Ident" 11249 or 11250.
	Check
11	Check installation position of grommet (11).	Model 447, 448 with code SH1 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, driver) Model 447, 448 with code SH2 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, front passenger) If grommet (11) is not aligned as shown: ↓ Turn grommet (11) in direction of arrow (arrow C) so that electrical wiring harness (12) runs behind lower impact absorber (14) as shown (arrow D).
12	Ensure that retaining rings (13) are seated correctly on lower impact absorber (14).	Model 447, 448 with code SH1 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, driver) Model 447, 448 with code SH2 (Thorax/pelvis side-impact airbag, front passenger) If retaining rings (13) are not inserted up to end stop: ↓ Press on retaining rings (13) completely using suitable tool. Lower impact absorber (14) must make contact with the door module (15) without play and gaps. Otherwise the electrical wiring harness (12) between the lower impact absorber (14) and door module (15) can slip and prevent correct seat of the lower impact absorber (14).
13	Install in the reverse order.
	Check
14	Check electrical component parts and front door lock for proper operation.

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)

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