51 41 000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel (up to 03/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• If necessary, remove FOOTWELL LIGHT at bottom.
• If necessary, remove LED FOR DOOR HANDLE/DOOR COMPARTMENT LIGHT .

Lever out airbag emblem (1) with special tool 00 9 317 and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

Unfasten cap (2) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque: see 4AZ in 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

Fig 1: Removing Airbag Emblem With Special Tool

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Unclip clips (1) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Door Trim Panel Clip

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (3).

Feed door trim panel (1) upwards out of central clip mounting and release button (4).

Installation: 

Attach central clip mounting to door trim panel.

Bend open retainers on inner door plate for accommodating central clip (2) for installation.

Fig 3: Attaching Central Clip Mounting To Door Trim Panel

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

Fig 4: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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Disconnect remaining plug connections.

Remove door trim.

Installation: 

Connect all plugs to original locations.

Installation: 

Clips (2) are longer than the other clips.

Clips (2) are gray, remaining clips (3) are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Attach central clip mounting (1) to door trim panel.

Fig 5: Attaching Central Clip Mounting To Door Trim Panel

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Installation: 

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

• Open door window.
• lock with ignition key.
• check whether linkage of safety lock button can move freely.
• if necessary, align linkage.