Removal and refitting

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

NOTE: When disassembling (or reassembling) avoid damaging the paintwork.

• Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery.
• Place adhesive tape around the handle in order to avoid damaging the door.

1. Remove the door panel (see: PANEL) and the cellophane.
2. Loosen the four screws securing the handle and remove them.
3. Remove the covering and gasket from the inner side of the door and the complete handle from the outside.

To refit, reverse the procedure followed for removal and observe the following: Before securing the handle in its final position adjust its position as described below. For the refitting of components dealt with in other pages of this or other groups, refer to the relevant procedures and advice (see: PANEL).

ADJUSTMENT

• Before fixing the handle in its final position check that:
  • the handle can be lifted easily
  • the upper edge of the handle does not knock against its housing.
• Lock the handle in its final position.
• Check the operation of the handle once again.

FIXED WINDOWS

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

• Remove the door window (see: WINDOWS).

1. Remove the window by moving it to the centre of the door complete with sealing strip.
2. Separate the window from the sealing strip.

To refit, reverse the procedure followed for removal and observe the following: For the refitting of components dealt with in other pages of this or other groups, refer to the relevant procedures and advice (see: WINDOWS).