Removing drivers side door card?

[slob]

My door as developed an annoying clicking sound when im opening and closing it drivers side. Its a 2002 phase 2 172. can anyone tell me how i would go about removing the door card, so i can have a look at whats clicking without it going back on and being loose ect

 

[CSSMerkage]

Removing the door card is pretty simple, theres about 4 torx head screws along the lower edge (about 4 iirc), poss some up the sides I cant think off the top of my head, just check around the perimeter of the door card. Theres a larger screw behind the door release lever, remove that and unhook the cable from the handle mechanism (pretty obv when you see it). You need to remove the little trim panel thats at the base of the door mirror (on the inner side still) just prize this off its held on with 3 tapered prongs into plastic bushes. You also need to remove the longer trim piece that goes up the side of the window (at the open end of the door). There is also a screw in the bottom of the door pull which is under a little plastic cap. Once this is out you can remove the handle and unclip the mirror controls and window switches and remove the handle from the door. Have a check over in case ive missed anything. The card is still retained by a few plastic push clips around the perimeter and some non setting sealant stuff that can adhere the card to the metal quite well. You just need to get the bottom of the door card away from the metal a bit and palm it upwards, it should come off the clips and blam. You might need to educate some of the clips with a bit more palming.

Thats it off so you can sort whatever it is thats being a nuisance, to get it back on nicely make a note of where the plastic clips are and 'hook' the top of the doorcard onto the window ledge, line it up and palm over where the clips are and you'll hear them clip and the panel get retained. Screw it back up and refit the release cable to the handle and reconnect the switches etc and blam - reassembled.

Sorry this got a bit long winded.

Cheers

Pete

 

[slob]

Cheers Pete once I start taking it off it will become much clearer on the job, Just expect a private message coming your way when if I run into bother lol! its not long winded just good detail !!! cheers!

 

[Chrisjk]

If it's clicking then it's most likely the hinge, try tightening the 4 bolts on it, no need to remove the door card for this.

 

[Pete.M]

You need to take the speaker off as well other than that he covered everything. Did mine two weeks ago.

 

[Pete.M]

If it's clicking then it's most likely the hinge, try tightening the 4 bolts on it, no need to remove the door card for this.

By that I assume you mean the grey thingy thats to prevent the door opening too far... he is probably right too. If its a very loud noise i'd say it was this.

 

[Chrisjk]

By that I assume you mean the grey thingy thats to prevent the door opening too far... he is probably right too. If its a very loud noise i'd say it was this.

Thats the part

For the op, can just be seen linking the door to the body (inline with the door handle).

 

[CSSMerkage]

ahh yeah sorry forgot to mention the speaker as ive got mine baffled onto the door metal, good call, and yes as mentioned could well be the door stay, check its greased if its not obviously out of line or damaged etc,

PMs always welcome if you need nething else

Cheers

Pete