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

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Driver's side only: 

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL 

Passenger side only: 

• Remove COVER ON DOOR HANDLE 

Driver's side only: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Trim Panel Screws (Driver Side)

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Passenger side only:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Trim Panel Screws (Passenger Side)

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Unclip clips (1) for door trim panel (2) with special tool 009317 .

Fig 3: Removing Door Trim Panel Clips

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

Fig 4: Removing Door Trim Panel Clip From Retainers

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

Disconnect all plug connections and remove door trim panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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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

US/CND version: 

Crashpad (3) must be correctly fitted.

(SEE REPLACING DOOR TRIM PANEL) 

Fig 6: Identifying Grey Clip, White Clip And Crashpad

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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