51 41 005 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Door Trim Panel Carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation:

Check function.

If necessary, INITIALIZE power window unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Feed out window cavity seal at front (1) and rear (2) from door.

Release screws (3) and remove bracket (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket And Window Cavity Seal

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Release nut (1) and remove retaining plate underneath.

Release screws (2, 3 and 4).

Tightening torque:

Release carrier (5) from door and pull upwards slightly.

Fig 3: Identifying Carrier

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Unclip Bowden cable holder (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure Bowden cable (2) is correctly seated on holder (1).

Make sure Bowden cable is correctly positioned on door trim panel carrier.

Feed out complete door trim panel from door.

Fig 4: Unclipping Bowden Cable Holder

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Installation:

All-round door seal (1) must not be damaged.

US national variant only:

Crash pad (2) must be fitted.

Fig 5: Identifying Door Seal And Crash Pad

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