51 42 000 Removing and installing left or right rear door trim panel

Special tools required: 

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

If necessary, lever out airbag emblem (1) and clip (2) with special tool 00 9 317  and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque: 51 42 4AZ, see 51 42 REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS

Fig 1: Airbag Emblem And Clip

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Lever out clip (3) and cover on door handle (2), see 51 42 017 Removing and installing/replacing cover on door handle, rear left or right 

Release screws underneath.

Tightening torque: 51 42 1AZ, see 51 42 REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS

Fig 2: Clip And Door Handle

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

Fig 3: Door Trim Panel And Clips

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

Fig 4: Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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

Fig 5: 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 6: Plug Connection

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Installation: 

All clips (1) are white.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 7: 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