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

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Lever out airbag emblem (1) and clip (2) with special tool 00 9 317  and release screw underneath.

Lever out clip (3) and cover on door handle (4), see 51 41 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on door handle, front left or right 

Release screws underneath.

Tightening torque: 51 41 1AZ, see 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS

Fig 1: Airbag Emblem And Clip

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

Fig 2: Door Trim Panel And Clips

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

Fig 3: Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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

Fig 4: Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Model with side airbag: 

Disconnect remaining plug connections.

Version with speaker: 

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove door trim.

Installation: 

Connect all plugs to original locations.

Fig 5: Plug Connection

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Installation: 

Clips (1) are longer than the other clips.

Clips (1) are gray, the other clips are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 6: 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