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11-06-08, 11:07 AM
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Door cards - How do you get them off?
I need them off to remove the last of the 'sticky stuff' left behind from the tints where i can't reach down to because of the window seals.
I've tried on 3 occasions now and i've given up every time. I get them to move but they just will not come away around the door handle!
I think i have all the screws / fasteners removed... but they are still stuck fast.
MKI ZR was easy as i did it a number of times to try and stop rattles, but the MKII is a real 'pain in the ass'.
Help please....
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11-06-08, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arwilson80
I need them off to remove the last of the 'sticky stuff' left behind from the tints where i can't reach down to because of the window seals.
I've tried on 3 occasions now and i've given up every time. I get them to move but they just will not come away around the door handle!
I think i have all the screws / fasteners removed... but they are still stuck fast.
MKI ZR was easy as i did it a number of times to try and stop rattles, but the MKII is a real 'pain in the ass'.
Help please....
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If you are sure you have removed all the screws.......get your fingers under the bottom of the panel and give it a good hard sharp tug outwards and it will partially pop off. Next you need to get it free from under the tweeter (mirror backing) and then disconnect the electric window switch.
Job done! Putting the panel back can be tricky.......good luck!
Jim
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11-06-08, 11:27 AM
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Are there any 'in' the door handle? There was in the ZR but i can't see any in the ZS... It's all i can think of that is holding them on.
I could use a hammer, but i'd prefer to be able to put them back on.
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" People in cars cause accidents. Accidents in cars cause people. Drive only with proper protection."
" You should try one. It's bloody good" - Jeremy Clarkson (commenting after driving a ZS180)
" Fines are a tax for doing bad, Taxes are a fine for doing good" - Unknown
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11-06-08, 11:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arwilson80
Are there any 'in' the door handle? There was in the ZR but i can't see any in the ZS... It's all i can think of that is holding them on.
I could use a hammer, but i'd prefer to be able to put them back on.
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there are two screws in the door handle you should be able to see the head in the hole (oooooerrr missus!)
Jim
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11-06-08, 12:18 PM
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you also have to remove the handle aswell as the screws if you look behind it there is the silver bar it has a plastic clip holding it in you have push this out of the way with a flat head driver this is what i had to do to get mine off then give a good hard tug from the bottom
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11-06-08, 01:33 PM
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Will see if i get a chance to look at it tonight then, but i doubt it. Most likely to be tomorrow evening.
The other tint has to come off too.
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" You should try one. It's bloody good" - Jeremy Clarkson (commenting after driving a ZS180)
" Fines are a tax for doing bad, Taxes are a fine for doing good" - Unknown
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12-06-08, 09:13 PM
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Got the door card off tonight... but i ended up breaking a little plastic clip on the door handle that holds the rod connected to the lock!
Took as long to get the card off and back on again as it did to clean the tint glue off!
Will have to do a 'How To' as they are a right pain in the arse to remove.
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" People in cars cause accidents. Accidents in cars cause people. Drive only with proper protection."
" You should try one. It's bloody good" - Jeremy Clarkson (commenting after driving a ZS180)
" Fines are a tax for doing bad, Taxes are a fine for doing good" - Unknown
GPS - Because guys don't know how to ask directions
MG ZS 180
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12-06-08, 09:20 PM
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those wee clips are quite common for breaking, an easy job once uve did it before
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12-06-08, 09:42 PM
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those wee clips are quite common for breaking, an easy job once uve did it before
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Will tell you tomorrow night when i need to do the other one...
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" People in cars cause accidents. Accidents in cars cause people. Drive only with proper protection."
" You should try one. It's bloody good" - Jeremy Clarkson (commenting after driving a ZS180)
" Fines are a tax for doing bad, Taxes are a fine for doing good" - Unknown
GPS - Because guys don't know how to ask directions
MG ZS 180
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2.7L V6 EcoBoost Ford F150 4x4
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12-06-08, 09:53 PM
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I saw someone do mine when i put electric windows in so when i changed the rear cards it was quite easy glad you got them off though
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