Attention: Describes the removal of the front door upholstery. The process for removing the upholstery of the rear door is similar.
Removing
Remove the triangular rear view mirror mounting cover by unscrewing the 3 screws and remove the mirror. If an adjustable mirror is installed, disconnect its plug connection.
Remove the power window handle. To do this, insert a screwdriver or handkerchief between the distance washer and the lever and press the G-4849 locking clip. Disconnect the handle from the drive at the same time.
Cars up to 4/87 of release. Remove the two screws securing the inner handle.
Loosen the bolt and slide the handle forward.
Disconnect the handle from the levers and remove.
Remove trim and remove screws from armrest or handle. See also drawing G-4842.
If there is a shaped upholstery, remove the cover covering the screw with a small screwdriver and unscrew the screw (pic. G-4849).
Separate the door upholstery from the underside of the panel with a wide spatula or wooden spatula. This opens up the upholstery fasteners. Remove upholstery.
Disconnect plug connection for power window and door loudspeaker and remove trim.
If necessary, remove the moisture protection film. Remove armrest holder and power window relay (pic. G-4853).
Installation
Place the moisture barrier film gently from bottom to top over the door panel. The film serves to protect against air flows, moisture and sound insulation from entering the cabin. If the quality of the film adhesion is insufficient, you can use adhesive tape or ordinary glue.
Install armrest holder and power window relay and secure with screws.
Insert the edge of the film into the gap of the door leaf and stick with adhesive tape, see fig. G-4851. Make sure that the holes for the fastening clips are not sealed.
Inspect mounting clips. Replace damaged.
Connect plug connections for loudspeaker, power window and central locking device.
Cars up to 4/87 of release. Install and fasten the inner door handle with screws.
Insert the door upholstery first at the top, then at the bottom and snap the clips into place with palm strokes.
For shaped door trim, screw in the upper screw of its fastening and close it with a cover
Fasten the armrest with screws and put the covers on the screws, if any.
Install and secure with screws the rear view mirror. Install facing» fastener cover. For an adjustable mirror, first connect the plug connection.
Connect the inner door handle to the rods and insert the locking bracket, see figure in the section «Withdrawal».
Install the window handle on the axle so that the handle when the window is closed «watched» up and leaned back at an angle of 30°from the vertical.