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

Special tools required:

00 9 325

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove the HANDLE RECESS

Release the screws (1) from door trim panel (2).

Tightening torque 51 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Door Trim Panel Screws

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Detach the clips (2) from the door trim panel (1) with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 2: Identifying Door Trim Panel Clips

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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 3: 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 retaining clip (1).

Fig 4: 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.

Clip out wiring harness at door trim panel.

Set down door trim panel.

Fig 5: 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 6: Identifying Door Trim Panel Weather Strip

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Installation note:

Correctly attach Bowden cable (2).

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

Renew faulty or missing clips.

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

Fig 7: 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