51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel

Special Tools Required: 

• 00 9 317 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove decorative strip from door trim panel  

Driver's side: 

• Remove Rocker Switch For Side Window Operation 

Passenger side: 

• Remove Cover On Door Handle  

Driver's side only: 

Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 51 41 1AZ  in 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

Fig 1: Screws (Driver's Side Only)

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Passenger side only: 

Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 51 41 1AZ  in 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

Fig 2: Screws (Passenger Side Only)

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Release clips (2) for door trim panel (1) with special tool 00 9 317. 

Fig 3: Door Trim Panel, Clips And Removal Direction

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

Fig 4: Door Trim Panel, Retainers And Removal Direction

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

Disconnect all plug connections/cable holders and remove door trim panel.

Fig 5: Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

1. Grey clip
2. White clip
3. Red clip
   Fig 6: Grey Clip, White Clip And Red Clip

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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