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    Door trim Removal

    Hi guys I have a 98 Disco TDi with electric windows and remote door lock which is playing up and I need to pull the front door trims off and have a look.

    However, I have no idea how the trim comes off. I did a search here but couldn't find anything.

    Can someone give me an idea where to start???
    thanks!!!!

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    2 bolts under the armrest, 10mm socket to undo IIRC.
    screw through door opener surround, phillips head no. 2
    Use a door trim removal tool to prise up the trim at the top which cleans the window.
    Use the door trim removal tool behind the door card to lever it out and remove the trim. There will be a heap of red clips which attach the trim to the door frame. if you can see them, prise the red clips themselves and not beside them. You can get replacement clips from ebay UK. Search for Dicovery door trim clips.
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    Thanks heaps Warren!!

    I am no beginner but I just needed to hear exactly what you said, because it gives me the necessary understanding to know what to expect!

    Thanks!

    Now the OBVIOUS question is........what is a door trim removal tool??? Is it like the old Holden circlip removal tool??
    Is there a photo of one somewhere, or can I make one easily??

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peppercorn View Post
    Thanks heaps Warren!!

    Now the OBVIOUS question is........what is a door trim removal tool??? Is it like the old Holden circlip removal tool??
    Is there a photo of one somewhere, or can I make one easily??

    Cheers
    It's not the same as the Holden Circlip remover, that just removes the circlip behind the window winder. It's more like a screwdriver with a fork and bend on the end like a mini pry bar. It goes around the red clips an levers them our. You could just use a screwdriver and carefully work your way around. A Goggle search should find one. I've also seen them on ebay.
    Cheers, David.
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    Don't forget to remove speakers to make life a bit easier.

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    Thanks guys, much appreciated!

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    Oops, forgot about the speakers.
    Can get a removal tool form Autobarn or the like quite cheaply.
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    I used an old carving fork, which worked superbly - even so most of the red clips broke, so buy them before you start,

    Cheers Charlie

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    Door Card Removel Tool

    Quote Originally Posted by Peppercorn View Post
    Thanks guys, much appreciated!
    Supercheap Has the right Tool, $18.95, I brought the set today

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    1disco's right - Supercheap. The other one is - try JayCar. It won't be the last time you are pulling the panels so getting the right tools makes sense. Also you may find the lugs break away from the panel - I used hot glue gun to reattach them. They haven't come undone for over a year now - so must have worked. Have fun

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