51 41 000 Removing and installing front left or right door trim panel (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

Lift out cover plate.

Release screw and remove window crank.

Fig 1: Removing Window Crank

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Remove outside mirror adjusting button.

Fig 2: Removing Outside Mirror Adjusting Button

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Remove mirror switch with special tool 61 1 300 and pull apart plug connection.

Fig 3: Removing Mirror Switch

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Align plate forward.

Unscrew screw.

Fig 4: Aligning Plate Forward

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Model with side airbag:

If necessary, lever out cover cap (1) and release screw underneath.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover Cap

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Unclip door trim panel.

Fig 6: Unclipping Door Trim Panel

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Lift off door trim panel upwards.

Fig 7: Lifting Door Trim Panel Upwards

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If necessary, disconnect plug connection on speaker.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Fig 8: Identifying Door Clips

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Model with side airbag:

Installation: 

If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Fig 9: Identifying Door Clips (Model With Side Airbag)

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Installation: 

Pull inner cavity cover strip (1) upwards to remove.

Fig 10: Removing Inner Cavity Cover Strip

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Installation: 

Fit cavity cover strip (1) at back with distance (A) to door trim (2).

Lift sealing lip (3).

Dimension (A) = approx. 8 mm.

Fig 11: Installing Cavity Cover Strip

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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.