51 41 000 Removing and installing front left or right door trim panel (up to 03/2007)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• If necessary, remove FOOTWELL LIGHT at bottom
• If necessary, remove LED FOR DOOR HANDLE/DOOR COMPARTMENT LIGHT

Lever out airbag emblem (1) on door trim panel (3) with special tool 00 9 317  and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Unfasten cap (2) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 41 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Emblem And Door Trim Panel

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (3).

Feed door trim panel (1) upwards out of central clip mounting and release button (4).

Installation: 

Attach central clip mounting to door trim panel.

Bend open retainers on inner door plate for accommodating central clip (2) for installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel, Retainers And Button

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

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Disconnect remaining plug connections.

Remove door trim.

Installation: 

Connect all plugs to original locations.

Installation: 

Clips (2) are longer than the other clips.

Clips (2) are gray, remaining clips (3) are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Attach central clip mounting (1) to door trim panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Clips

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Installation: 

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

• Open door window,
• lock with ignition key,
• check whether linkage of safety lock button can move freely,
• if necessary, align linkage.