51 41 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Door Trim Panel

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317
00 9 322

WARNING: Side airbag is mounted on door trim panel: Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING 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, refer to 51 21 6AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

IMPORTANT: Replace damaged screws and nuts.

Fig 1: View Of Cover

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

Fig 2: Identifying Caps In Door Trim Panel

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Lever out airbag emblem (1) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Loosen screws (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 2AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unfasten cap (3) and release screw underneath.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 41 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: View Of Airbag Emblem

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NOTE: Start unclipping at bottom.

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

Fig 4: Locating Clips Of Door Trim Panel

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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 5: Removing Door Trim

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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 6: View Of Release Lever

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WARNING: Disconnect plug connection on side airbag.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect from control unit (2).

Remove door trim.

Fig 7: Locating Plug Connection And Control Unit

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Installation:

All clips (1) are white.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 8: Removing White 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.