51 41 001 Replacing door trim panel, front left or right (Protection)

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Remove door trim,

refer to 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DOOR TRIM PANEL, FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT (PROTECTION) .

Pull wooden strip backwards to remove.

Fig 1: Pulling Wooden Strip Backwards

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Installation

If necessary, replace damaged clips and/or grommets for wooden strip.

Fig 2: Replacing Damaged Clips And/Or Grommets For Wooden Strip

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Release nuts (1) and remove protective mat (2) with bracket (3) from stud bolts.

Fig 3: Releasing Nuts And Remove Protective Mat With Bracket From Stud Bolts

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Speaker replacement only:

If necessary, release knurled head screw (1) and open flap (2) of protective mat.

Fig 4: Releasing Knurled Head Screw And Open Flap Of Protective Mat

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Release nuts (1) and remove speaker unit.

NOTE: Disconnect plug connection (2) to detach speaker and carrier plate.

Installation

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection To Detach Speaker And Carrier Plate

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Unfasten plastic welded joints (1) and remove loudspeaker finisher (2).

Installation

Install new loudspeaker finisher (2). Fit retaining washers (3) on the pins (4).

Fig 6: Installing New Loudspeaker Finisher And Fitting Retaining Washers On Pins

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Hi-fi speaker replacement only:

If necessary, release screws (1) and remove speaker (2).

Fig 7: Releasing Screws And Remove Speaker

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Unfasten screws (1) and lift out fresh air grille (2).

Fig 8: Unfasten Screws And Lift Out Fresh Air Grille

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