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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL .

Unclip trim on triangular mirror section (1) and disconnect plug connection behind.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Carefully lever out door trim panel (3) 00 9 317 with special tool.

Lift off door trim panel upwards.

NOTE: Start lever out at bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Door Trim Panel With Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) for release lever first at counter support (2) and then at door lock (3).

Disconnect all plug connections and remove door trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable, Counter Support And Door Lock

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Installation note:

If necessary, replace clips (1).

If necessary, replace clip (2) with foam insulation.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Panel Clips

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Installation note:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open side window
Lock with ignition key
Check for ease-of-movement on locking knob linkage
If necessary, align linkage

Replacement:

Remove SWITCH FOR POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE .
Remove LED for door opener at inside front, rear and front door trim panel light. See REPLACING LED FOR FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL LIGHT and REPLACING LED FOR FRONT INSIDE DOOR OPENER .
Remove FOOTWELL LIGHT
Remove SPEAKER TRIM FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove INSIDE DOOR OPENER IN FRONT DOOR .
Remove OPERATING UNIT FOR SUPPLEMENTARY SEAT FUNCTIONS