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

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL 

Completely extend roller sunblind (1).

Release pushrod (3) with 90° rotation from lifting gear and guide bracket (2)

Remove guide bracket (2).

Return roller sunblind (1) to casing.

Fig 1: Identifying Roller Sunblind, Guide Bracket And Pushrod

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Remove pushrod (1) in direction of arrow.

1. Locked
2. Released

Installation: 

Check pushrod (1) for latching in lifting gear.

Replace lifting gear if necessary.

Fig 2: Removing Pushrod

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 42 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Door Trim Panel Screws

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Starting in B-pillar area, unclip shoulder with special tool 00 9 321 from retainers (1).

Fig 4: Removing Shoulder From Retainers Using Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Unclip retainer (1) with special tool 00 9 321 .

Fig 5: Removing Retainer Using Special Tool (00 9 321)

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Unclip clips (1) in direction of arrow by gripping with hand.

Increased force for double clip (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Clips Removing Direction

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Fig 7: Caution For Grasping Shoulder And Trim Panel

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Fig 8: Identifying Centre Retainer And Knob

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Fig 9: Removing Door Trim Panel

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

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections, then remove door trim panel.

Fig 10: Identifying Bowden Cable, Counterholder And Door Lock

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace clips (1), color: grey.

Check center retainer (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 11: Identifying Centre Retainer And Clips

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Fit door trim panel, make sure retainers are correctly seated and press down in sequence A - D.

Fig 12: Identifying Door Trim Panel Retainers Fitting Sequence

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Installation: 

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

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