51 42 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Rear Door Trim Panel

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Special tools required:

WARNING:

Model with side airbag:

Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel:

Disconnect battery.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use any sharp-edged removal tools, risk of damage to airbag.

Press on point (A) and tilt out cover.

Release screw underneath.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 51 21 6AZ . See FRONT DOOR LOCKS for specs.

IMPORTANT:

Replace damaged screws and nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Carefully lever caps (1) with special tool 00 9 322 out of door trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Removing Caps

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 51 42 1AZ . See REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS for specs.

NOTE: Start unclipping at bottom.

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

Fig 3: Uncliping Clips Of Door Trim

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Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top from retainers (2).

Feed out door trim (1) from unlocking knob (3).

Fig 4: Removing Door Trim From Unlocking Knob

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Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:

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

Installation:

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

Fig 5: Detaching Bowden Cable

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Model with side airbag:

WARNING:

DISCONNECT PLUG CONNECTION ON SIDE AIRBAG .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect from control unit. Remove door trim panel (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Door Trim Panel And Plug Connection

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Installation:

All clips (1) are white.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

IMPORTANT:

Make sure AIRBAG BADGE is correctly fitted (risk of injury in event of airbag deployment).

Fig 7: Identifying Clips

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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