51 49 040 Removing and installing/replacing trim panel for left splitdoor

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS -- S CLUBMAN .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove upper striker  . 
• Remove door light  . See 63 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FOOTWELL LIGHT (CLUBDOOR) .

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Door Trim Panel Clips

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

1. Yellow clip
2. White clip

Fig 2: Identifying Faulty Clips

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