C8 Sliding Door Problem

[Trucksavage]

Hi all. I have a 2003 C8 and the passenger side rear sliding door won't close as it appears that the door trim panel has come adrift and catches as the motor tries to close it. Trouble is, I can't see how to get at the panel to get it refitted. With the door closed, the panel is wedged in the opening and obviously with the door open or partly open I can't reach the panel at all. Anyone know if there's a handy way to release the door or something??

 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Trucksavage

[iannez]

best way is to remove middle seat and seat nearest door so you can get inside facing the door card on your knees.(door shut) pop the painted trim off from around the opening handle and you will see 2x 20 torx screws. then look along the bottom front corner to find another. remove the plastic trim that runs down the front of the window and you will find the last one in the top of the card. then just pull card towards you and it will come off. refit all the plastic clips making sure you leave none in the door. hook the top of the card over the top of the door into the scraper mould and tap it back on making sure the clips are lined up with the holes and replace screws. good luck

[Trucksavage]

best way is to remove middle seat and seat nearest door so you can get inside facing the door card on your knees.(door shut) pop the painted trim off from around the opening handle and you will see 2x 20 torx screws. then look along the bottom front corner to find another. remove the plastic trim that runs down the front of the window and you will find the last one in the top of the card. then just pull card towards you and it will come off. refit all the plastic clips making sure you leave none in the door. hook the top of the card over the top of the door into the scraper mould and tap it back on making sure the clips are lined up with the holes and replace screws. good luck

 

 

Thanks, I'll give that a try at the weekend and let you know how I get on, I also have to replace the built in blind on the same door so I guess it's an opportunity to do both

 

Cheers

 

Trucksavage

[iannez]

you will need some bond or a hot glue gun to replace blind as the steel cover that holds it in place is stuck to the door card. you can get modified hooks for the blind so it slips off if you open the door rather than damage it as this is usually how they are damaged.

[Trucksavage]

Thanks but guess what? When I went to the dealer to collect the blind they'd ordered for me it turned out they'd ordered the wrong part (I thought it was cheap at €19) The new blind was quoted as €243 plus VAT a@ 21% so I decided to live without it. I got the door card 3/4 of the way off and I noticed that several of the plastic clips were broken or missing which I guess is the root of the door problem.

 

In the meantime, I have been trying to source an up to date DVD for the Sat Nav and the Citroen Dealer is as much help as a chocolate teapot. They keep asking if it's a Telematics Connect or a Telematics (Something Else) but I keep asking "How can I find this out?" (as neither is written anywhere on the original discs or case) They just keep saying "I dunno" So we're at stalemate. I don't suppose.........?

 

:-)

 

 

 

Trucksavage