Door trim panel - removal and refitting

Bodywork / Door trim panel - removal and refitting

1 Open the door and extract the three armrest fixing screws. Remove the armrest in a downward direction (photos).

11.1A Removing an armrest screw

11.1B Removing armrest downward

2 Remove the screws from the door tidy bin (photo).

11.2 Door tidy bin screw

3 Push the door remote control escutcheon rearwards towards the door lock and remove it (photos).

11.3A Removing remote control handle escutcheon

11.3B Remote control handle withdrawn

4 Remove the window regulator handle spring clip. Do this by inserting a length of wire with a hooked end or by pulling a strip of rag between the handle and the door trim panel at its lower gap (photo).

11.4 Window regulator handle removed

5 Insert the fingers or a broad blade between the trim panel and the door and release the panel.

6 Remove the trim panel and the waterproof sheet (photo).

11.6 Removing door trim panel

7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but when refitting the window regulator handle locate its retaining spring clip fully and then simply locate the handle on its splined shaft and strike it sharply with the hand. Make sure that with the window fully closed, the angle of the regulator handle matches the one on the opposite door (photo).

11.7 Window regulator handle ready for fitting