51 42 001 Replacing left or right rear door trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Swap over the following parts according to version:

For version with light package only:

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable, Speaker And Footwell Light

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For version without light package only:

Version with armrest:

Cut out door trim panel along marking (1).

NOTE: For sawing, use special cutter with oscillating blade.

Fig 2: Cutting Out Door Trim Panel

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Smooth off rough edges of cut (1).

Remove all spot-welds (2) to a max. protrusion of 1 mm.

Fig 3: Identifying Spot Welds And Edges Of Cut

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Insert adapter (1) and fix with bolts (2).

Swap over ARMREST or fit new ARMREST .

Fig 4: Identifying Adapter And Bolts

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