Removal and installation of the driver's door surround - ra72001400300x(0300)

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Model 140

Preliminary work:

REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLING OF EXTERIOR MIRROR

Removal and installation of the outer sealing bar

Fig 1: Removing Window Guide Rail

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Fig 2: Locating Self-Tapping Screws

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Fig 3: Removing Surround

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Fig 4: Installing Surround

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Fig 5: Installing Surround

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Fig 6: Locating Self-Tapping Screws

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Window guide rail (Fig 1)	partially remove.
Self-tapping screws (Fig 2)	unscrew from surround (4 pieces).
Remove surround (Fig 3)	for this step press glass forward and inner lining to one side using plastic wedge. Pull out lower surround and remove.
Install surround (Fig 4)

Surround 1 = 1st version	installed up to approx. 12/91.
Surround 2 = 2nd version	installed as of approx. 12/91.
Difference, 2nd version:	install lug (arrow) of surround (2) in the sealing frame of the door.
Install surround (5)	coat adhesive rubber lip with soapsuds, first slide in surround at the top (arrow) and press in, whilst pressing to one side and pressing the glass forwards as for the removal of the inner panelling.
Self-tapping screws (Fig 6)	screw in (4 pieces).
Reinstall in opposite order.