51 42 018 Replacing speaker trim on rear left or right door trim panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear door trim panel, see 51 42 000 Removing and installing left or right rear door trim panel
Remove speaker

Removal on initial fitting:

Open welding spots (1).

If necessary, lever out cover (2), release catch underneath and remove speaker trim.

Fig 1: Welding Spots And Cover

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Removal of repair solution:

Release locking washers (1).

If necessary, lever out cover (2), release catch underneath and remove speaker trim.

Fig 2: Locking Washers And Cover

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Installation:

Shorten plastic pins (1) by measurement (A).

A = 9 mm

Snap speaker trim (2) into door trim panel.

Push locking washers (3) onto plastic pins.

Fig 3: Plastic Pins And Speaker Trim

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