Guide: Removing Door Cards

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Removing Door Cards (Rear)

Tools Required
TX20 Torx bit
Flat headed screw driver (with fairly long blade)
Brute force!

Time Required
Approx 10-15mins

Step 1
Removing the rear rear door cards is a much easier process than the front ones. The three highlighted pieces need removing.



Step 2
Remove the window winder (only applies to keep fit windows). Squeeze your fingers in between the back of the winder handle and the door card and try to make a fist. When you've done this, just pull... hard. It will eventually pop off.



Step 3
NOTE: Be very careful when removing the handle surround to make sure that you don't snap it!
Remove the door handle surround. I found that the easiest way to do this was to put a screw driver in between the handle and the surround and push it away from the handle. So in the image below you can see where I have the screwdriver (circled), in this position, pull the screwdriver down. When you have the screwdriver in the bottom, pull it up.



Below I've included an image of the surround. The red highlights indicate the clips that need popping out with the screwdriver. The blue highlights are locating lugs and just pull out.
NOTE: The image is obviously a mirror image as it's the back of the surround...



NOTE: These images are of the front handle surround, but it is exactly the same process.

Step 4
Remove the "ash tray/door handle pull thingy". This can be done with a TX20 Torx screwdriver bit, once you've removed the screw the tray will simply come out.



Step 5
Now the only thing holding the door card on is a selection of approx. 8 white clips which just snap out. I found it easiest to start at the top of the card, furthest from the hinges. Put the screwdriver blade in between the card and the door and prise the two apart. Eventually you will feel the first one pop clear of the body. Work your way around the card until all are free.

At this point you can lift the door card up and over the door 'pin'.

Below is a photo of the inside of the door card. The red highlights are the white clips to give you some indication of their locations.



Below is a photo of the inside of the door to give you some indication of the locations.



Refitting
In true Haynes fashion, refitting is pretty much the opposite of removal. To get the white clips back on I just screwed the card back on then used a bit of brute force.

PLEASE NOTE: These are not definitive instructions and should not be taken as gospel! Any damage caused whilst following (or not following) these instructions is not my fault. Undertake at your own risk!