Front Door: Service and Repair

Transferring components

Special tools:
951 2777 Hot-air gun 951 2777 Hot Air Gun

Special tools:
951 2778 Nozzle 951 2778 Nozzle

The following components are included in thedoor panel:
Door panel base.
Cover.
Armrest.
Front handle.
SIPS block.
Molding.
Handle.
Loudspeaker grille.
These components can be transferred to a new door panel.
Knock off the head of the plastic rivet with a drill bit or a chisel for example.
Preparations: Get out holders 945780 (5 mm diameter), screw 969464 and washer 955891.
The maximum required is 18 holders, 10 screws and 30 washers.
After removing the side panel assembly, the armrest, front handle and the upper loudspeaker grille must be replaced with new components.




Three different methods can be used for installation:
Molten riveting.
Screwed joint.
Locking with holders.
A combination of the above.
Method 1 = Molten riveting with heat, hot-air gun951 2777 Hot-air gun 951 2777 Hot Air Gun and nozzle from kit951 2778 Nozzle 951 2778 Nozzle and tools to press with.
Method 2 = Screwed joint with screw 969464 and washer 955891. Use 2-3 washers at each point so that the screw does not penetrate the surface.
Method 3 = Locking with holders 945780.
Method 4 = Methods 1 and 3 combined.
Method 5 = Method 2 or 4 depending on whether the new or old components are being used.
The method to be used to secure the components is marked in the illustrations.
In certain cases two methods can be used depending on whether the components are new or old.
Remember that there must not be any play after joining.