51 42 001 Replacing left or right rear door trim panel

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Remove FOOTWELL LIGHT .

Unclip rocker switch for side window operation (1) 00 9 317 with special tool from door trim panel (2).

Disconnect plug connection and remove rocker switch.

Fig 1: Removing Rocker Switch From Door Trim Panel Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation note:

Punch CONTOUR FOR SEAT MEMORY SWITCH INTO DOOR TRIM PANEL .