Figure 12.7. Front door: 1 – external decorative cover; 2 – molding; 3 – front door; 4 – seal; 5 – glass seal; 6 – glass; 7 – window lifter; 8 – armrest; 9 – outer door handle; 10 – thrust ring; 11 – ring; 12 – window lift handle; 13 – impact plate; 14 – door lock; 15 – inner door handle; 16 – door lock cylinder; 17 – door trim; 18 – door opening limiter; 19 – limiter pin
Figure 12.8. Rear door: 1 – molding; 2 – rear door; 3 – seal; 4 – glass seal; 5 – central pillar; 6 – seal of the triangular window of the passenger compartment; 7 – glass; 8 – triangular cabin window; 9 – glass support; 10 – window lifter; 11 – thrust ring; 12 – ring; 13 – window lift handle; 14 – impact plate; 15 – door lock; 16 – inner door handle; 17 – outer door handle; 18 – armrest; 19 – door trim; 20 – door opening limiter; 21 – limiter pin
Remove the window lift handle (manually operated window) or switch (electric window) (figure 12.7, 12.8). The retaining ring that secures the window handle can be released by placing a clean cloth between the handle and the door trim and, by pulling the cloth against the ends of the retaining ring, hooking the retaining ring and releasing it. In this case, you need to pull the handle towards you so that after releasing the thrust ring, it comes off the window regulator splines.
Remove the inner door handle cover.
Remove the armrest mounting locking screws.
Using a wide-blade screwdriver, release the clips around the perimeter and separate the door trim from the door. The clips are very tightly fitted, so care must be taken not to break them during removal.
Remove the door trim by unhooking it from the door lock handle and sliding it upward.
Carefully remove the film protecting the door from water ingress.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following.
Carefully install the film that protects the door from water ingress in its original position, installing it without folds or tears.
Before installation, check and, if necessary, replace any clips that were broken when removing the door trim.
When installing the door trim, position the top of the trim over the door lock handle and press it into place.
Pressing sharply on the upholstery where the fasteners are located, secure the upholstery to the door.
Upholstery fastening elements
A plastic fastener that resembles a self-tapping screw and is widely used for attaching various upholstery elements. Although this connector appears to be a screw, it is actually a combination of a self-tapping screw and a fastener. The split base of the connector expands when a screw is screwed into it.
To remove the connector, hold the base of the connector with your fingers and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw, then use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the base out.
To insert the connector, position the base in the desired position and use a screwdriver to screw the screw into it.