Water Vapour Barrier, Replace (Fittings, Hinges, Locks)

Water Vapour Barrier, Replace

  Remove

Front door inner panelling or rear door inner panelling – see operation "Front Door Inner Panelling, Remove and Install" or "Rear Door Inner Panelling, Remove and Install". Clip on bolt-on angled bracket for front door or rear door inner panelling (7). As of MY 2000: remove bracket (6) – only for rear door (6). Detach water vapour barrier completely.   Install Cut water vapour barrier to size of removed water vapour barrier and door contour. Cutouts for door actuation (1 and 2) and cable insertion (3 and 8). For vehicles with manual window actuation, cutout for window crank (4). For vehicles without door loudspeakers, cut barrier (5) over loud speaker cutout. shows front door shows rear door Apply double-sided adhesive tape to door frame according to the shaded areas shown.

Note:   The protective paper must be removed after applying the adhesive tape. Make certain that the adhesive tape is free of bubbles and completely sticks to the door frame.

Stick on water vapour barrier. When sticking on the water vapour barrier, ensure it is positioned without folds. The water vapour barrier must lay on the sticking surfaces perfectly. It is recommended that the water vapour barrier is pressed down using a blade.

  Install

Bolt-on angled bracket for front door or rear door inner panelling. As of MY 2000: Bracket – only for rear door. Front door inner panelling or rear door inner panelling.

Note:   The Aftersales department supplies water vapour barrier (Parts No. 90 510 299 / Catalogue No. 22 37 971) by the metre. Use double-sided adhesive tape to affix the water vapour barrier (Parts No. 90 241 170 / Catalogue No. 22 37 980).