51 42 000 Removing and Installing Left or Right Rear Door Trim Panel

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317 
• 00 9 322 

Press on point (A) and tilt out cover.

Release screw underneath.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 51 21 6AZ.  See 51 21 FRONT DOOR LOCKS

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Carefully lever caps (1) with special tool 00 9 322  out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 51 42 1AZ.  See 51 42 REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS

Unclip clips (2) of door trim with special tool 00 9 317. 

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Screws

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

Feed out door trim (1) from unlocking knob (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Door Trim Panel & Retainers

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

• Tighten release lever (1).
• Lever out lock (2).
• Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation: 

For fitting, press release lever (1) fully onto door trim panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Bowden Cable, Lock & Lever

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Model with side airbag: 

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect from control unit.

Remove door trim panel (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection & Door Trim Panel

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Installation: 

All clips (1) are white.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 7: 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