Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Front door trim panel, assembly





1 - Console
^ Removing => Fig. 6

2 - Screw

3 - Console for seat memory control
To remove:
- Remove screw -2-
- Push bracket downward and remove from top
- Disconnect harness connectors

4 - Door armrest cover
^ Removing => Fig. 1

5 - Screw
^ 2.5 Nm (27 in lb)

6 - Door armrest

7 - Trim plate
^ Press off in driving direction
^ Pull out of door trim panel

8 - Switch

9 - Inner door lock mechanism
^ Push off in driving direction
^ Pull out of door trim panel
^ Unhook cable => Fig. 2

10 - Screw
^ 1.5 Nm (18 in lb)

11 - Filler piece
^ Remove from frame
^ Installing => Fig. 3

12 - Trim panel
^ Unhook trim panel upwards
^ Number and position of retaining hooks => Fig. 4

13 - Adjusting clip
^ All adjusters must have same height to outside window slot seal

14 - Locking button
^ Removal not necessary to remove trim panel
^ Removing and installing => Fig. 5

15 - Plugs

16 - Insulation
^ To remove, unclip plugs -15- from door component carrier

17 - Base for hooks
^ Insert
^ Apply glue to hold in place


Fig. 1 - Removing door armrest cover



- Using flat screwdriver, pry off armrest handle cover.


Fig. 2 - Unhooking cable



- Pry off clip.
- Unhook cable.

Note: Ensure proper direction when hooking cable.


Fig. 3 - Filler piece



Diagram shows rear filler piece (front is mirror image).

CAUTION! Part numbers are listed for reference only. Always consult with the parts department for latest information.

- Filler piece -1- is inserted into door trim panel -2-.
- Bond to frame with adhesive part no. D 001 300.


Fig. 4 - Number and position of retaining hooks





Fig. 5 Removing and installing locking button



1 - Knurling on locking button
2 - Guide
3 - Door trim panel

Installing
- Lower end of knurling -1- must extend 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) above guide -2- with locking button pushed down
Removing
- Rotate locking knob approximately 180° to left and pull off.


Fig. 6 - Removing console



- Push retaining clips of console in driving direction with flat screwdriver.
- Lift up console.
- Unplug connectors.