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

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 317

WARNING: Model with side airbag:
Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screw on inside door opener . See 51 21 225 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Inside Door Opener In Left Or Right Front Door .
Release screws on inside door handle . See 51 41 019 Removing And Installing/Replacing Door Handle On Door Trim Panel, Front Left Or Right .

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

Unclip clips (2) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317.

Tightening torque, see 51 41 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Unclipping Door Trim Panel Clips

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Unclip door trim (1) at top.

Feed out door trim (1) from unlocking knob (2).

Fig 2: Feeding Out Door Trim From Unlocking Knob

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Disconnect plugs (2 and 3).

Version with loudspeaker:

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (1).

Version with handle lighting:

If necessary, disconnect plug connection (4).

Installation:

Lay cable (4) correctly around screwing point (5) (risk of damage).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

Tighten release lever (1).
Lever out lock (2).
Detach holder (3) towards rear/top

Fig 4: Tightening Release Lever (1), Levering Out Lock (2) & Detaching Holder (3)
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Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable is correctly positioned in holder (3).

Grease Bowden cable at holder (3).

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

Installation:

Clips (1) are longer than the other clips.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 5: Identifying Clip Locations

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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