51 41 241 Removing and installing/replacing cover for armrest on driver door

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release lock washers (1) on back of door trim panel (2).

Installation:

Studs for lock washers (1) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty lock washers (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Washers On Back Of Door Trim Panel

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Unclip trim (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in upward direction from retainers (2).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Special Tool 00 9 317

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Installation:

Catches (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Trim

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