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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Pull out pin (1).

Do not unclip trim cover (2). Trim cover (2) is detached when unclipping the door trim panel from door opener (3).

Installation:

Trim (2) can only be fitted in one position on door opener (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Cover, Pin And Door Opener

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Release door trim panel (1) with special tool 00 9 317 from clips (2).

Trim cover (3) is unclipped when detaching door trim panel (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 2: Removing Door Trim Panel Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Catches (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Trim

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Installation:

Make sure all clips are in correct installation position on door trim panel (2).

Clips (1) are white, the other clips are grey.

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Door Trim Panel

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