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11 Door trim panel - removal
and refitting
3
Removal
Front doors
1 If electric windows are fitted, disconnect
the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the two screws and withdraw the
armrest (see illustration).
3 Remove the screws and withdraw the side
pocket (see illustration).
4 On models with manually operated
windows, fully close the window, note the
position of the window regulator handle, then
pull the handle from the spindle (see
illustration).
5 Prise out the interior door handle surround
(see illustration).
6 Using a wide-bladed screwdriver, or similar
tool, prise the trim panel from the door -
working progressively from the bottom
upwards and inserting the screwdriver
adjacent to each clip. Where applicable,
disconnect the electric window switch wiring
and door speaker wiring as the panel is
withdrawn, on models so equipped.
Rear doors
7 The procedure is as given for the front
doors, but there are slight trim differences.
Refitting
8 Refitting the front and rear door panels is a
reversal of removal, but first make sure that
the clips are correctly located in the panel.
12 Door (Hatchback and Van
models) - dismantling and
reassembly
3
Dismantling
1 Remove the trim panel, as described in
Section 11.
Window regulator
2 To remove the window regulator, unscrew
the mounting nuts, slide the two lifting arms
from the channels, and withdraw the regulator
through the access aperture (see
illustrations). Support the glass during this
operation.
Door lock
3 To remove the door lock and inner remote
handle, disconnect the link rods as necessary
and, unscrew the Torx screws retaining the
lock (see illustrations).
Exterior handle
4 To remove the exterior handle, disconnect
the link rod and unscrew the bolts. The private
lock is removed by disconnecting the link rod
and pulling out the retaining clip (see
illustration).
Door glass
5 To remove the door glass, first remove the
window regulator then unbolt the glass side
channels, tilt the glass and withdraw it
upwards.
11•6 Bodywork and fittings
11.2 Removing the armrest 11.3 Removing the side pocket 11.4 Removing the window regulator
handle
12.2b The window regulator lifting arms
and window glass channel
12.3a Door lock and mounting screws 12.3b Door inner remote handle
12.2a Window regulator mounting nuts
(arrowed)
11.5 Removing the interior door handle
surround