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Body Panels and Closures / Closures / Door Structure / DA-RM-02A052-05-008 - Replace Door
Preparation work
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Care Point: Lower the door glass 150mm from fully closed before you disconnect the battery.
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Replace Door
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Replace the door (1).
 

 
Care Point:
Do a check of the panel to see if the hem joints are sealed. You must seal the hem joints before you paint the panel.

Care Point:
If the hem joints are sealed you can continue the paint process and then install the components in reverse order.

 
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Apply protection to the areas shown (1).
 

 
Care Point:
Make sure that you do not put tape or sealant on the top surface.

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Make sure that the hem edge is fully taped.

Care Point:
Make sure that the tape is visually satisfactory.

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When you apply cleaner, obey the manufacturer's flash times.

 
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Clean the surfaces (1). Use Loctite 7064 Cleaner.
Put a continuous strip of 3M 2205 12mm Seam Sealer Tape on the areas shown (1).
 

 
Care Point:
Use a spatula to smooth the sealant over the hem.

Care Point:
Make sure that you fully seal the hem.

Care Point:
When you apply sealant, obey the manufacturer's flash times.

 
4.  
Clean the surfaces (1). Use Loctite 7064 Cleaner.
Put a continuous strip of 3M 2205 12mm Seam Sealer Tape on the areas shown (1).
 

 
Care Point:
Use a spatula to smooth the sealant over the hem.

Care Point:
Make sure that you fully seal the hem.

Care Point:
When you apply sealant, obey the manufacturer's flash times.

 
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Apply sealant to the areas shown (1). The sealants that follow are permitted: Henkel Teroson MS9120, 3M 08684 Polyurethane Seam Sealer, Sika – Sikaflex 215, LORD – Versilok 500VLC.
Remove the unwanted sealant.
 

 
Care Point:
Use a spatula to smooth the sealant over the hem.

Care Point:
Make sure that you fully seal the hem.

Care Point:
When you apply sealant, obey the manufacturer's flash times.

 
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Apply sealant to the areas shown (1). The sealants that follow are permitted: Henkel Teroson MS9120, 3M 08684 Polyurethane Seam Sealer, Sika – Sikaflex 215, LORD – Versilok 500VLC.
Remove the unwanted sealant.
 

 
Care Point:
Use a spatula to smooth the sealant over the hem.

Care Point:
Make sure that you fully seal the hem.

Care Point:
When you apply sealant, obey the manufacturer's flash times.

 
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Apply sealant to the areas shown (1). The sealants that follow are permitted: Henkel Teroson MS9120, 3M 08684 Polyurethane Seam Sealer, Sika – Sikaflex 215, LORD – Versilok 500VLC.
Remove the unwanted sealant.
 
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Remove the protection and continue the paint process.
 
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Install the remaining components in reverse order.
 


   
   
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