How to correctly refit your door cards - Page 5

rufsen · 18th December 2012, 08:40

Is this method also valid for a 75 2005 facelift?

vindaloo · 18th December 2012, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by rufsen

Is this method also valid for a 75 2005 facelift?

I haven't got a facelift but I believe the fitting & removal of the door cards is the same.

Jules · 18th December 2012, 08:52

Yes all doorcards the same.
The important bit missing from the OP's first thread is that the very top clip right next to the lock button needs to be a firtree type.

That's why a lot of door cards come adrift at the top as they have had the wrong clip put there earlier in it's life..

I've not known a doorcard to come loose if it's never been off before so this particular problem is I feel a man-made issue and not a bad design.

Remember ALL the doorcard clips can be reused........EXEPT the very top clip which has to be renewed.

T-Cut · 18th December 2012, 09:07

I noticed the lone fir tree clip and still can't understand what difference it makes. What's the reason why a different clip is fitted at this one point?

TC

Jules · 18th December 2012, 09:10

Firtree is stronger to resist the inertia forces when door is slammed.

But if you put firtrees all round the card you would never get it off again!!!

T-Cut · 18th December 2012, 09:31

A few photos

The fir tree clip, damaged on card removal.

The central door clip with card retainer still in position after card removal.
Note the barb on the metal tang which prevents the retainer from coming off. There's one also on the lower face. Nip the barbs together to allow retainer to pull off the tang.

The self-centering retainer after removal from door tang.

The retainer piece must be inserted onto the metal plate on the card before refitting it. This is a rear door. The front doors each have two retainer clips like this one.The funnel shape of the retainer ensures the tang enters and locks into position. A smart thump withyour hand will do it.

TC

Jay · 18th December 2012, 09:42

Nice one Colin. You are a true star. My door cards need to come off soon. Well done

vindaloo · 18th December 2012, 10:10

Reasonable price fir trees HERE & plenty spare for the sill trims if you need them.

MangoMan · 18th December 2012, 10:39

Yes, thanks for the photos and explanations.....

Patnut · 7th June 2013, 09:46

I have a 2004 facelift model. I can't seem to find the screw on the right in the blue box... I see a speaker there instead is it under that?

doorcards-3.jpg

18th December 2012, 08:52	#43
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Yes all doorcards the same. The important bit missing from the OP's first thread is that the very top clip right next to the lock button needs to be a firtree type. That's why a lot of door cards come adrift at the top as they have had the wrong clip put there earlier in it's life.. I've not known a doorcard to come loose if it's never been off before so this particular problem is I feel a man-made issue and not a bad design. Remember ALL the doorcard clips can be reused........EXEPT the very top clip which has to be renewed. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

18th December 2012, 09:10	#45
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Firtree is stronger to resist the inertia forces when door is slammed. But if you put firtrees all round the card you would never get it off again!!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

18th December 2012, 09:31	#46
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	A few photos The fir tree clip, damaged on card removal. The central door clip with card retainer still in position after card removal. Note the barb on the metal tang which prevents the retainer from coming off. There's one also on the lower face. Nip the barbs together to allow retainer to pull off the tang. The self-centering retainer after removal from door tang. The retainer piece must be inserted onto the metal plate on the card before refitting it. This is a rear door. The front doors each have two retainer clips like this one.The funnel shape of the retainer ensures the tang enters and locks into position. A smart thump withyour hand will do it. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 18th December 2012 at 09:33..

18th December 2012, 09:42	#47
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Nice one Colin. You are a true star. My door cards need to come off soon. Well done __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

18th December 2012, 10:39	#49
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Yes, thanks for the photos and explanations..... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

18th December 2012, 08:40	#41
rufsen Newbie 2005 Rover 75 Tourer 1.8 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this method also valid for a 75 2005 facelift?

18th December 2012, 09:07	#44
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I noticed the lone fir tree clip and still can't understand what difference it makes. What's the reason why a different clip is fitted at this one point? TC

18th December 2012, 10:10	#48
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Reasonable price fir trees HERE & plenty spare for the sill trims if you need them.

7th June 2013, 09:46	#50
Patnut Avid contributor MG ZT 180+ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London - Wembely Posts: 140 Thanks: 16 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have a 2004 facelift model. I can't seem to find the screw on the right in the blue box... I see a speaker there instead is it under that? doorcards-3.jpg