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Sliding door hinge cover removal
Posted: 05 Jun 2013, 12:35
by chapperss
How do I get this cover off ?( the bit above the rear wheel arch) .I removed the 2 screws underneath but cant get it out of the channel with the seal in at the top under the window. Is it just a very tight fit? or have i missed something? just dont want to scratch the paint! Just need to have a look at the roller and the track,the door is really stiff so looks like the roller has seized. Thanks Steve.
Re: Sliding door hinge cover removal
Posted: 05 Jun 2013, 12:38
by Titus A Duxass
Pull the lower edge out slightly so that the tangs for the screws clear the body and
use a rubber mallet and gently whack along the lower edge in an upwards direction.
The upper edge of the cover has a tang (lip) that sits in a groove on the body.
Sometimes they rust in place, release agent and a rubber mallet usually does it.
Re: Sliding door hinge cover removal
Posted: 05 Jun 2013, 12:53
by Plasticman
as^^^^ says i pull them out and back in sort of rock them a good bit and then a thrump ! upwards with the heel of your hand
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Re: Sliding door hinge cover removal
Posted: 06 Jun 2013, 09:33
by chapperss
Great thanks both. I'll give it a go tonight. Steve.
Re: Sliding door hinge cover removal
Posted: 07 Jun 2013, 11:09
by chapperss
All done now thanks, hurt my hand a bit though! thanks Steve