Door End Cap Removal

1. Open the doors and roll down the windows.

CAUTION:
THE DOOR GLASS MUST BE ROLLED DOWN PRIOR TO LOWERING THE TOP OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

2. Unlatch and lower the top.

CAUTION:
COVER THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE DURING THE REPAIR PROCEDURE.





3. Remove the screws or rivets from the door end cap (Fig.1).

NOTE:
USE A 1/8 IN. (3.17 MM) DRILL BIT TO REMOVE THE RIVETS. AVOID ENLARGING THE EXISTING HOLES.


4. Carefully separate the inboard bottom of the end cap from the door division bar using a thin fiber stick to detach the adhesive, considerable effort may be required.

5. Remove both door end cap assemblies and discard. Clean any residue from the A-pillar using grease and wax remover.

6. Remove the door cup seals, if present.

7. At this time use a grinder to clean up any rough surfaces on the door A-pillar along the door division bar, to give a better fit to the door end caps at installation (Fig. 1). Use anti-corrosion rust prohibitive paint on the bare metal edges.


WARNING:
EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED WHEN CUTTING OR GRINDING.