51 41 000 Removing and installing front left or right door trim panel (up to 11/2012)

Special tools required:

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Press off cover (1) on the door handle with special tool 64 1 020 and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Door Handle Cover Using Special Tool 0 493 681 (64 1 020)

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Installation note:

Retaining clips (2) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel Retaining Clips

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Unclip door trim panel (1) at marked positions (2) by means of special tool 00 9 325 .

NOTE: During the next operation, the clip (3) will be unclipped from the door trim panel and remains in the inner door panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable And Door Lock

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If necessary, open the window glass completely.

Use special tool 00 9 325 to lever the door trim panel (1) including weather strip (2) upward (see also next work step).

Fig 4: Removing Door Trim Panel Using Special Tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325)

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NOTE: Door trim panel shown already removed for clarity.

Lever the door trim panel out until the door trim panel unclips from the upper and lower mounting clip (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Door Trim Panel Top And Bottom Clips

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) for inside door handle, first at counter support (2) and then at door lock (3). Unlock all plug connections and disconnect.

Unclip wiring harness from door trim panel.

Set down door trim panel.

Fig 6: Identifying Bowden Cable, Counter Support And Door Lock

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Installation note:

Unclip the weather strip (1) from the door trim panel and mount correctly on the window cavity (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Door Trim Panel Weather Strip

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Installation note:

Correctly attach Bowden cable (2).

Remove the remaining clip (3) from the inner door panel and clip it in the door trim panel (1).

Renew faulty and/or missing clips.

NOTE: Clips (4) are blue, remaining clips (3 and 5) are white.

Fig 8: Attaching Bowden Cable

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Installation note:

After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:

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