51 42 000 Remove and install left or right rear door trim panel

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL 

Completely extend roller sunblind (1).

Release pushrod (3) from lifting gear and guide clip (2) with a 90°degree rotation. (see Fig 2)

Remove guide bracket (2).

Retract roller sunblind (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Roller Sunblind, Guide Bracket And Roller Sunblind

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Remove pushrod (1) in direction of arrow.

1. Locked
2. Released

Installation note: 

Check pushrod (1) for latching possibility in lifting gear.

Replace lifting gear if necessary.

Fig 2: Removing Pushrod

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 42 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Starting in B-pillar area, unclip shoulder with special tool 00 9 321 from clamps (1).

Fig 4: Unclipping Shoulder

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Unclip clamp (1) with special tool 00 9 321 .

Fig 5: Unclipping Clamp

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Unclip clips (1) in direction of arrow by gripping with hand.

Increased effort for double clip (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Clips

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Fig 7: Grasping Shoulder And Trim Panel

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Fig 8: Identifying Center Clamp And Twist Knob

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Fig 9: Grasp Door Trim Panel On Shoulder

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) for release lever first at counter support (2) and then at door lock (3).

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections, then remove door trim panel.

Fig 10: Identifying Bowden Cable, Counter Support And Door Lock

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Installation note: 

Faulty clips (1) color: grey.

Check center clamp (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 11: Identifying Center Clamp And Clips

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Installation note: 

Make sure Bowden cable (1) is in correct position!

Feed in Bowden cable (1) in area (A) correctly into door trim panel.

An incorrectly routed Bowden cable can cause door lock malfunctions.

Fig 12: Identifying Bowden Cable Area

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Fit door trim panel, make sure clamps are correctly seated and press down in sequence A - D.

Fig 13: Identifying Door Trim Panel

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Installation note: 

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

• Open side window
• Lock with ignition key
• Check for ease of movement on locking button linkage
• If necessary, align linkage