51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel (convertible/coupe)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317 

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove decorative strip from door trim panel.  

Driver's side: 

• Remove rocker switch for side window operation  . See 61 31 115 REPLACING ROCKER SWITCH FOR SIDE WINDOW OPERATION (FRONT) .

Passenger side: 

• Remove cover on door handle  . 

Driver's side only: 

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Side Screws

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Passenger side only: 

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger Side Screws

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

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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

Fig 4: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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

Disconnect all plug connections/cable holders and remove door trim panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Door Lock And Bowden Cable

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

1. Grey clip
2. White clip
3. Red clip
   Fig 6: Identifying Sealing Ring And 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