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

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Completely open side window if necessary
Remove FOOTWELL LIGHT

Pry out cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on gasket (2).

Fig 1: Prying Out Cover

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Passenger's side only:

Unclamp handle cover (2) on door trim panel (1) using special tool 00 9 327 .

Release screw found behind it on handle.

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 2: Removing Handle Cover

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Release screw (2) from door trim panel (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Beginning at the bottom, unclip door trim panel (1) along its entire perimeter using special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 3: Unclipping Door Trim Panel

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Apply special tool 00 9 325 in vicinity of each securing eye (1) between sealing lip (2) and door trim panel (3) and slide slightly under door trim panel (3).

Unclamp securing eye (1) from door trim panel (3) by levering it out using the special tool.

Fig 4: Unclamping Securing Eye From Door Trim Panel Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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IMPORTANT: Door trim panel is secured on rotary clip (2) with clamp (1).

It can only be detached by shifting it (see next operation).

Fig 5: Identifying Rotary Clip And Clamp

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IMPORTANT:

Grasp the door trim panel at the top on the shoulder and under the map pocket, and pull it away from the door slightly.
Pull the door trim panel up in the direction of the arrow to release the clamps from the rotary clip.

Fig 6: Pulling Door Trim Panel

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

Installation note:

Perform function check for door inside handle with door open and rotary striker lock closed.

Feed out door wiring harness from all brackets.

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

Fig 7: Disengaging Bowden Cable

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Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fit all clips (1) with sealing ring.

Fig 8: Identifying Clips

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Installation note:

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is in correct position.

Feed in Bowden cable (1) in area (A) correctly into door trim panel.

An incorrectly routed Bowden cable can cause door lock malfunctions.

Fig 9: Identifying Bowden Cable Routing

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Installation note:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open side window
Lock with ignition key
Check for ease of movement on locking button linkage
If necessary, align linkages