Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

51 41 000 Removing And Installing Front Left Or Right Door Trim Panel (Coupe, Convertible)

Special tools required:
- 00 9 317

WARNING:
- Version with side airbag:
- Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

CAUTION: Do not use any sharp-edged tools to remove the panel-risk of damage to airbag.

Driver's side only:
Remove switch for exterior rearview mirror.







Press down on point (A) and tilt finisher (1) out.
Release underlying screw.







Lever out airbag emblem (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).
Release underlying screw.

Installation:
1AZ Door trim panel to front door (screw under airbag sticker) 2.5 Nm

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation:
2AZ Door trim panel to front door (screw to armrest or door handle) 3.0 Nm

CAUTION: Replace damaged screws and nuts.







Unclip clips (1) of door trim panel with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).







Carefully unclip door trim panel (1) at top with special tool 00 9 317 (trim panel wedge).
Feed door trim panel (1) out of unlocking knob (2).







Unhook Bowden cable for release lever:
- Tighten release lever (1).
- Lever out lock (2).
- Remove Bowden cable (3) towards rear/top.

Installation:
Press unlocking lever (1) for installation fully on door trim panel.







Version with loudspeaker:
If necessary, disconnect plug connections (1)and(2).
Feed cable (3) out of aperture (4).

Installation:
Secure cable in opening (5) with adhesive tape.







Installation:
Clips (1) are longer than the other clips.
Clips (1) are gray, the other clips are white.
Fit all clips with sealing ring.
If necessary, replace faulty clips.







Installation:
The styrofoam block (1) must not be loose, secure with double-sided adhesive tape if necessary.

Installation:
After assembling the door trim panel proceed as follows:
- Open door window
- Lock with vehicle key
- Check whether linkage of safety button can move freely
- If necessary, align linkages