How to correctly refit your door cards - Page 3

Jules · 23rd March 2011, 21:27

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Originally Posted by vindaloo

I have removed & replaced my door cards & I did use the right clips in the right places but I didn't re-tension the top metal clips, for future reference how do I do this?

Very carefully pull and twist them upwards Jim with a large bladed flat screwdriver.
Got a pic somewhere but can't find it

capese21 · 23rd March 2011, 21:43

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And re-tension the top row of Metal clips too
Oh yes and the clip nearest to the internal lock button needs to be a
Fir tree type

Don't put FIR Tree types all the way round .......you'll never get the card off ever again !!!

Spot on!!

simdel1 · 24th March 2011, 06:53

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Originally Posted by capese21

I hope you have included a Fir Tree for the top right or your cards will not stay on.

I have tried but it seems I have failed!!

My Door cards are rock solid now.

Ed. Fir Tree Fir Tree how many more times do I have to say it

Ahh, looking through my list of bits that I ordered, it seems that I did order a pack of the EKM100270 fir tree clips. I ordered them for the sill trim, but ordered too many just in case!

simdel1 · 9th April 2011, 12:37

Arghhhhhh! I can't get the two metal clips in the middle to release. I've resorted to the haynes method of poking then with a big screw driver, but nothing is working.

Edit. Never mind! I wasn't pulling up enough. Easy once you know how!

Jules · 9th April 2011, 13:28

Both upper & lower tabs on the clips have to be squeezed simultaneously.
We use long nosed pliers for this

simdel1 · 9th April 2011, 20:06

Yup, long noise pliers did the trick for me too.

It was really worthwhile getting this done. Seems that when all the door cards were removed previously, the fir tree clips were not replaced. In fact, there were still there in the door pushing the door card away. No wonder it kept popping away at the top. The doors have never sounded so solid!

fse73549 · 7th August 2011, 17:58

Give the door card a thump upwards at the bottom to release it from the door and then I found using a pair of water pump pliers to sqeeze the spring tabs in worked best to get the square plastic clips off. To help make sure the top metal clips hold better they will move along the door a bit if knocked from the side with a screwdriver and mallet it will make them locate in a new place and give a better grip. After doing all the the stupid door is still making a squeeking noise GRRRR!! But at least the door card is solid and not hanging off.

carlpenn · 25th August 2011, 12:05

Just wanted to say Thanks for this Colin_NI. I have just refitted the Tourer Passenger door card with one from the Saloon. This How To made it easier, my First fitting of a Door Card, so was a little awkward, but got the knack now

Unclefista · 2nd November 2011, 18:32

After dissassembling all 4 of mine, repairing broken bits with fibreglass, fiiting 2 missing (in the bottom of the doors) lock pins and replacing loads of clips (including the FIR TREE ones)

I have a couple of observations to make.

The clip in the below picture in on backwards, the "flat" side is to face the door card, the other side goes towards the door and the metal clips, it "funnels" the metal door clips into the plastic clips. Also, they won't fit that way at all in the rear doors.

Also, don't worry about getting the door cards lined up at the top in the metal clips when replacing the cards, just hold in place, whack the two main plastic clips home, then all the clips around the edge, lastly the "fir tree" clip and the top just clicks into place.
I'm now an expert after taking them off 2-3 times each...
The only tool I ended up needing was an electrical screwdriver

Thanks to the OP for the 1st rate info

blacknwhite · 2nd November 2011, 19:29

Well done. I took the passenger side door card off to wash it (sandstone), came up a treat BUT the top would never go back in position and stay there. I'll give it a go again tomorrow following your advice to the letter. If it works, the other door cards will be off pronto and in the bath for a scrub.

9th April 2011, 12:37	#24
simdel1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi, Porsche 944 Lux, MGF Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stamford Posts: 1,088 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Arghhhhhh! I can't get the two metal clips in the middle to release. I've resorted to the haynes method of poking then with a big screw driver, but nothing is working. Edit. Never mind! I wasn't pulling up enough. Easy once you know how! __________________ Simon The Simdel1 Fleet: http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/447/sigmgf.png Last edited by simdel1; 9th April 2011 at 13:09..

9th April 2011, 13:28	#25
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	Both upper & lower tabs on the clips have to be squeezed simultaneously. We use long nosed pliers for this __________________ [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

9th April 2011, 20:06	#26
simdel1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi, Porsche 944 Lux, MGF Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stamford Posts: 1,088 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Yup, long noise pliers did the trick for me too. It was really worthwhile getting this done. Seems that when all the door cards were removed previously, the fir tree clips were not replaced. In fact, there were still there in the door pushing the door card away. No wonder it kept popping away at the top. The doors have never sounded so solid! __________________ Simon The Simdel1 Fleet: http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/447/sigmgf.png

25th August 2011, 12:05	#28
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Just wanted to say Thanks for this Colin_NI. I have just refitted the Tourer Passenger door card with one from the Saloon. This How To made it easier, my First fitting of a Door Card, so was a little awkward, but got the knack now __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

2nd November 2011, 18:32	#29
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	After dissassembling all 4 of mine, repairing broken bits with fibreglass, fiiting 2 missing (in the bottom of the doors) lock pins and replacing loads of clips (including the FIR TREE ones) I have a couple of observations to make. The clip in the below picture in on backwards, the "flat" side is to face the door card, the other side goes towards the door and the metal clips, it "funnels" the metal door clips into the plastic clips. Also, they won't fit that way at all in the rear doors. Also, don't worry about getting the door cards lined up at the top in the metal clips when replacing the cards, just hold in place, whack the two main plastic clips home, then all the clips around the edge, lastly the "fir tree" clip and the top just clicks into place. I'm now an expert after taking them off 2-3 times each... The only tool I ended up needing was an electrical screwdriver Thanks to the OP for the 1st rate info Last edited by Unclefista; 2nd November 2011 at 18:38..

7th August 2011, 17:58	#27
fse73549 The Best Car In The World Rover 75 Connie se Tourer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bolton Posts: 215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Give the door card a thump upwards at the bottom to release it from the door and then I found using a pair of water pump pliers to sqeeze the spring tabs in worked best to get the square plastic clips off. To help make sure the top metal clips hold better they will move along the door a bit if knocked from the side with a screwdriver and mallet it will make them locate in a new place and give a better grip. After doing all the the stupid door is still making a squeeking noise GRRRR!! But at least the door card is solid and not hanging off.

2nd November 2011, 19:29	#30
blacknwhite Posted a thing or two Black Rover 75 Connie CDT and Twilight Chromactive ZT Turbo Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,602 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	Well done. I took the passenger side door card off to wash it (sandstone), came up a treat BUT the top would never go back in position and stay there. I'll give it a go again tomorrow following your advice to the letter. If it works, the other door cards will be off pronto and in the bath for a scrub.