Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Front Door Trim, Assembly:

Fig. 1 - Pull rod



seal 1
clip 2


Fig. 2 - Front door trim panel, height adjustment



Adjust trim panel to same height as outer window slot molding 2
^ mount door trim panel into position
^ check dimension:
a = 21.0 mm (13/16 in)
^ adjust door trim panel, if necessary, with screw 1 to achieve dimension a


Fig. 3 - Connecting piece, front



^ Glued to door shell Connecting piece 1 Door panel 2


Fig. 4 - Connecting piece, rear



Connecting piece 1
Door panel 2


Fig. 5 - Armrest control unit, removing/installing



Removing
^ remove Phillips screw 1 and take off lower armrest
^ remove Phillips screws 2 along bottom of control unit
^ lift control unit at top (arrow A), and push slightly toward rear (arrow B)



^ press control unit downward at B, and carefully pry out of armrest at C
^ control unit must be first removed at point C to prevent damage to armrest
^ use cloth tape covered plastic wedge to pry out
^ remove control unit in direction of arrow A
^ unplug all electrical connectors from control unit
Installing
Install all components in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
^ reinstall Phillips screw 1
^ 1.5 Nm (1.0 ft lb)
^ reinstall Phillips screws 2 at bottom of control unit
^ 2.5 Nm (2.0 ft lb)


Fig. 6 - Retaining hooks, locations





Door panel trim, cloth separating
Loose cloth trim may be repaired as follows:
^ slightly pull back loose cloth from door panel trim
^ apply adhesive 0 000 801 (with 10% hardened 0 000 802) or equivalent to both cloth and trim panel
^ allow to air dry approximately 10 minutes
^ position cloth trim, and press to door trim panel
^ smooth Out using plastic spatula or similar tool
^ allow to fully harden
^ approximately 30 minutes

CAUTION! Part numbers are listed for reference only. Always consult with the Parts Department for latest information.