Instructions
Body Panels and Closures / Panels / Bodyside Assembled / DA-RM-02A051-03-008 - Remove/Install Panel - Hinge cover - Upper
Remove Panel - Hinge cover - Upper
1.  
Open the door to access and remove the bolts (1).(M6x12) 6 Nm.
Disengage the clip (2).
 
2.  
Close the door and remove the panel.
 

 
Care Point:
If you are replacing the seal, do the steps that follow.

Care Point:
Always replace the starlock washers. Refer to the Spare Parts Catalogue (SPC) for part numbers.

 
3.  
Remove the starlock washers (1).
 
4.  
Break the adhesive tape bond path and remove the seal.
 


Install Panel - Hinge cover - Upper
 
Care Point:
Risk of damage. Make sure the panel is installed correctly to help prevent damage to the upper door glass.

 
1.  
If you are installing the old panel and seal, install the panel in reverse order. If not do the steps that follow.
 
 
Care Point:
Always replace the seal when you fit a new panel, refer to SPC for part numbers.

 
2.  
Remove any remaining adhesive tape from the panel.
 
3.  
Clean the adhesive tape bond path using a red scotchbrite pad.
 
 
Care Point:
When you apply cleaner and promoter, obey the manufacturer's flash times.

 
4.  
Apply BETACLEAN 3900 then 3M 4298 UV to the adhesive tape bond path.
 
5.  
Remove the adhesive tape backing from the seal.
 

6.  
Align the seal feature (1) with the panel edge.
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure the seal is correctly installed.

 
7.  
Press the seal firmly into place.
 
8.  
Install the starlock washers.
 
 
Care Point:
Risk of damage. Make sure the panel is installed correctly to help prevent damage to the upper door glass.

 
9.  
Install the panel in reverse order.
 


   
   
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