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  • August 8, 2010 at 12:06 pm #2465
    GAZ1967GAZ
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    Hi guys,
    can anyone tell me how to remove the metal door panel that is behind the interior trim panel on the passenger side of my 2001 Leon. The window has dropped to the bottom of the door cavity and i suspect that the operating cable has broken, so i need access to mend the cable. My problem is that the metal door panel seems to be attached to the window or the window runners. Can anyone advise me in how to remove the door panel, fix the broken cable or offer any help on the price of parts or where to get them from at a reasonable price??????????????

    THANX
    GAZ MCC

    August 8, 2010 at 12:09 pm #4419
    Seat Adam
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    Not sure if this is the same as a VW Golf but I think they are riveted onto the door. I think you have to drill them off and replace the whole thing. Not sure on price though. Hopefully it could be the plastic clips that hold the window in the runner that have broken. Cheaper than the whole unit if you can get them, just a bugger to fit as it gets a bit greasy.

    October 9, 2010 at 8:50 am #4462
    richard.c
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    Hi Gaz,
    You need to make sure that the glass is completly free from car door you should be able to lift it out the top of the frame by tilting the glass forward as you lift. I suspect its still attached to the clips so you need to lower the window about 3″ and remove the two large round plastic caps and slacken the two bolts which clamp the glass to the runners, remove the glass and lift the panel up high and the bottom of the runners will clear the door. the door lock area gets tricky and the lock indicator is a nightmare so good luck with that.
    I had same problem and the plastic clip broke so went to main dealer to get the part he laughed and said “you cant buy just that part you have to buy the whole panel” about £186 so I left without, shocking! scrap yards will charge about £10 but the cant be bothered to get the part out. I managed to find new cables, spool, guide rollers and clips from the manufacturer in some far off country abroad via e-bay for £18.
    Good luck let us know how you got on.

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