51 41 001 Replacing left or right front door trim panel
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When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Modify decorative strip. See 51 41 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DECORATIVE STRIP ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Modify switch cover. See 51 41... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH COVER ON FRONT (DRIVER'S SIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Install speaker covers. See 51 41... REPLACING SPEAKER TRIM (MID-RANGE SPEAKER) ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
- Modify TWEETER
Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:
- Lever out lock (2).
- Detach Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.
Installation note:
Press release lever (1) for installation opposite to direction of arrow on door trim panel.