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

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

WARNING: Model with side airbag:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS .
Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel:
Disconnect battery.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rocker switch for side window operation . See 61 31 115 REPLACING ROCKER SWITCH FOR SIDE-WINDOW OPERATION .
Remove footwell light . See 63 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT .
Remove trim on armrest . See 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Press on point (A) of cover (1).

Tilt out cover (1) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque 51 41 2AZ . See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

IMPORTANT: Replace damaged screws and nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Point

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Press on point (A) and tilt out cover (1).

IMPORTANT: Cover (1) must not drop into side air duct of door trim panel.

Release screw (2) underneath.

Tightening torque 51 41 4AZ . See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Point And Screw

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Release screws (1) on door trim panel (3).

Unclip LED for inner door compartment (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Inner Door Compartment, Door Trim Panel And Screws

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NOTE: Start unclipping at bottom.

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

Fig 4: Uncliping Clips For Door Trim Panel

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

Fig 5: Uncliping Door Trim Panel From Retainers

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Version with LED for door handle/door compartment light: .

If necessary, detach plug connections (1).

Version with speaker:

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Release cable holder (3) on door trim panel (4).

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Holder (3) On Door Trim Panel (4), And Plug Connections (1, 2)

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WARNING: Disconnect plug connection on side airbag.

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

Fig 7: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is correctly positioned on door trim panel (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Trim Panel

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Installation:

All clips (1) are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Clips

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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