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Bodywork and fittings 11.7
13.8 Releasing the inner trim panel from
the weatherseal
13.9 Removing the window regulator
handle packing
13.10 Peeling the protective sheet
from the door
14.1 Screw securing the exterior handle to
the rear edge of the door
panel taking care not to damage the trim.
Remove the panel and release it from the upper
inner door weatherseal (see illustration).
9 Remove the window regulator handle
packing (see illustration).
10 If necessary peel the protective sheet from
the door (see illustration). The trim clips are
fitted over the sheet - it will be necessary to
cut round them to prevent tearing the sheet.
Refitting
11 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Exterior handle
Removal
1 Open the door and unscrew the single
screw securing the handle to the rear edge of
the door (see illustration).
2 Using a small screwdriver lever the plastic
strip insert from the exterior door handle (see
illustration).
3 Remove the cross-head screw and
withdraw the exterior handle from the door
(see illustrations). Note: The handle is not
connected directly with the door lock.
Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but check
the sealing gasket and fit a new one if
necessary.
14.2 Removing the plastic strip insert from
the exterior door handle
14.3b . . . then release the exterior handle
from the door
Door lock
Removal
5 Remove the trim panel, locking knob and
protective sheeting (refer to Section 13) then
remove the packing from around the inner
14.6a Use a screwdriver to release the
inner door handle. . .
14.3a Remove the screw. . .
14.5 Packing around the inner door handle
door handle (see illustration). The locking
knob must also be unscrewed from the
control rod before removing the door lock.
6 Using a screwdriver release the inner door
handle from the door inner panel, then unhook
it from the control rod (see illustrations).
14.6b . . . then unhook it
from the control rod