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

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Special tools required

NOTE: For special tools, refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63)

00 9 317

WARNING: Model with side airbag: Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems. Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel: Disconnect battery.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove the panel - risk of damage to airbag.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rocker switch for side window operation
Remove footwell light
Remove trim on armrest

Press on point (A) and tilt out cover.

Release screw underneath.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

IMPORTANT: Replace damaged screws and nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Nuts

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Press on point (A) and tilt out cover (1).

IMPORTANT: Cover (1) must not drop into side air duct of door trim panel.

Release screw (2) underneath.

Fig 2: Pressing On Point (A) And Tilting Out Cover (1)

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Release screws (1) on door trim panel (3).

Unclip LED for inner door compartment (2).

Fig 3: Unclipping LED For Inner Door Compartment

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NOTE: Start unclipping at bottom. Unclip clips (1) for door trim panel (2) with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 4: Unclipping Clips For Door Trim Panel

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (2).

Fig 5: Unclipping Door Trim Panel At Top From Retainers

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Version with LED for door handle/door compartment light:

If necessary, detach plug connections (1).

Version with loudspeaker:

If necessary, detach plug connections (2).

Release cable holder (3) on door trim panel (4).

Fig 6: Detaching Plug Connections

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WARNING: Disconnect plug connection on side airbag.

Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Remove Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Fig 7: Removing Bowden Cable For Release Lever

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Installation:

For fitting, press release lever (1) fully against door trim.

Feed Bowden cable (1) out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 8: Removing Bowden Cable Out Of Door Trim Panel

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Installation:

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

Installation:

All clips (1) are white.

Fit all clips with sealing ring.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Clips

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Installation:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

Open door window.
Lock with vehicle key.
Check for ease-of-movement on retaining button linkage
If necessary, align linkages