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

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).

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove ROCKER SWITCH for power electric windows

Removal: 

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rocker Switch For Power Electric Windows

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Release door trim panel from the clips by means of special tool 00 9 325 , beginning at the bottom.

Release door trim panel from upper clamps and remove.

Fig 2: Releasing Door Trim Panel From Upper Clamps

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

Feed out door wiring harness from all holders.

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

Fig 3: Bowden Cable, Counter Support And Door Lock

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Installation: 

Feed in door wiring harness in all mountings.

Connect and lock all plug connections.

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

Fig 4: Bowden Cable, Counter Support And Door Lock

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Engage door trim panel into the clips at the top.

Engage door trim panel into the clips.

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 5: Releasing Door Trim Panel From Upper Clamps

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Install trim (1).

Fig 6: Removing Rocker Switch For Power Electric Windows

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Required follow-up work: