51 42 000 Removing and installing left or right rear door trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove COVER ON DOOR HANDLE 

Version with roller sun blind: 

• Remove ROLLER SUN BLIND  on fixed side window

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 42 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Trim Panel Screws

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Clips

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

Disconnect plug on power window switch.

Fig 3: Removing Door Trim Panel And Retainers

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

Disconnect all plug connections and remove door trim panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Installation: 

Make sure clips are installed in correct position.

Clips (1) are white.

Clip (2) is brown and shorter than clips (1).

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 5: Identifying White Clips And Brown Clip

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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