Doors and Side Windows
Doors and side windows
Door panel
Door panel
Remove 1 screw from the handle (see the next illustration).
Use a screwdriver with a 10 mm wide tip. Bend the tip to an angle of 90°.
Detach the surround in the order illustrated.
Pry off surround carefully by pressing clips in towards center of surround and carefully pulling outwards using the bent screwdriver.
Note! Protect the door panel.
Remove:
- the door mirror panel
- the 6 press clips at the bottom edge of the door
- the 2 press clips in the side of the door.
Depress the lock facing at the bottom of the center console locker. Pull out the bottom edge of the panel.
Lift out the panel. Start at the rear edge of the panel. The panel is secured using 2 internal clips at the rear and front edges.
The weatherstrip may come with the panel on removal. Remove the smaller molding in the weatherstrip.
Press the control panel for the power window mechanism upwards by hand from the inside.
Disconnect the connectors.
New replacement part panel on the driver's side
On replacement panels there is no prepared cutout for the power mirror control. Only a stamp on the reverse of the panel.
Carry out the following:
- The cut-out for the power mirror control must be 23.5x29 mm
- Cut the rear of the cardboard along the perforations using a small sharp knife.
Caution! First cut through the cardboard in the panel, from the reverse through to the leather / textile surface material.
- Remove the cut out cardboard
- Cut through the textile / leather surface material from the reverse of the panel.
Installation
If the weatherstrip came out with the panel on removal, install the smaller molding on the upper member for the door cassette before installing the weatherstrip.
The smaller molding must start approximately 15 cm from the rear edge of the door (the section with double metal sheet).
Hint: It is easier to install the molding if it is lubricated using soap solution.
Equipment on and in the door
Removing the front power window lift mechanism cassette
Note! Check if the mounting screws have washers between the inner panel and the power window lift mechanism cassette. If this is the case, count the washers. Install the same number of washers for each mounting screw as were removed from between the inner panel and the power window lift mechanism cassette.
Note! The window must be up to lift out the cassette. If the window is in the down position, because of a faulty motor or mechanical cable, the mechanical cable directly connected to the motor must be cut off. To replace the motor and mechanical cable. Replacing the lift mechanism motor and mechanical cable for side window .
Note! The front adjustment screw must not press into the guide rail.
Remove:
- the connector
- 5 screws for the loudspeaker
- 4 screws (C) for the inner door opener
- the soundproofing mats
Hint: Scrape off the soundproofing mats using a plastic filler spatula.
- 1 nut (D) and 1 screw (E) from the lock bracket
- the connector and the remaining nuts (D) for the lift mechanism motor
- the remaining screw (E) for the SIPS block in the bottom edge of the door
Lift out the SIPS block
Note! Certain cars between chassis numbers 329 -604 have standard bolts and washers instead of adjustment screws. Replace with adjustment screws.
- the lock nuts (A) on both adjustment screws. Counterhold using a torx screwdriver. Screw in both adjustment screws as far as they will go.
Note! The front adjustment screw must not press into the guide rail. Screw in lightly by hand until it engages.
- 6 screws (B) and (F) in the upper edge of the door securing the cassette in the door.
Lift out the power window mechanism cassette.
Caution! Take care not to damage the door panels when lifting the cassette out of the door. It is easier if two people lift the cassette.
Installing the front power window lift mechanism cassette
Lift the power window lift mechanism cassette into place.
Caution! Take care not to damage the door panels when the lifting the cassette in. It is easier if two people lift the cassette.
Note! Turn the motor so that it is in the correct position before lifting in the power window lift mechanism cassette.
Screw out the adjustment screws so that there is a gap of 25 mm between the power window lift mechanism cassette and the adjustment screw. See the illustration.
Hint: Make a 25 mm spacer, using metal sheet for example, to facilitate measuring between the power window lift mechanism cassette and the adjustment screw.
Install the 6 screws (B) and (F) for the power window lift mechanism cassette in the upper edge of the door.
The door must be closed before the 5 screws (B) and screw (F) are tightened so that good alignment is retained. Tighten the screws (B). Tighten to 25 Nm . Tighten the screw (F). Tighten to 6 Nm .
Note! The power window lift mechanism cassette is part of the collision protection system.
Hint: Use thread sealant to secure the screwed joint.
Install the lock nuts (A) on both adjustment screws. Counterhold using a torx screwdriver.
Hint: Use a bent wrench.
Soundproofing panel
In order for the audio system to retain high sound quality and minimize road noise it is important that the soundproofing mats in the doors are complete and properly bonded to the doors.
Caution! If a soundproofing panel is damaged, it must be replaced.
Adjusting doors and side windows
To adjust doors and side windows, see VIDA: Adjusting the doors and side windows Adjusting the Doors and Side Windows.