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DasCayman 04-06-2024 11:55 AM

RS Door Panel Removal [VIDEO]
 
Hey everyone,

I really didn't see this documented too well online so I wanted to pay it forward for the next guy. Hope this helps someone out. Cheers!


xpensivewino 04-06-2024 12:17 PM

Really nice job. Thanks for the helpful video

Kuro Neko 04-06-2024 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by DasCayman (Post 19372717)
Hey everyone,
I really didn't see this documented too well online so I wanted to pay it forward for the next guy. Hope this helps someone out. Cheers!

Except, it is wrong!
Here is the correct way:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a58e123339.png
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...55449274d5.png
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a310233997.png
Similar plug removal tools are readily available...

DasCayman 04-06-2024 12:45 PM


Originally Posted by Kuro Neko (Post 19372788)

Thanks for the response. This is what I originally did and there was a lot of stress on the interior metal door panel where the foam door panel rests / hangs on. It’s like a French cleat. I ended up bending this interior metal trim which I why I recommend popping the bottom of the panel off first and then sliding the cosmetic door panel up and off the metal cleat. Similar fashion / methodology to the triangle door mirror trim piece.

I didn’t want the next person to bend their metal bracket because it will require you to remove that interior metal cover and bend it back in place.

cheers

Zeus993 04-06-2024 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by DasCayman (Post 19372717)
Hey everyone,

I really didn't see this documented too well online so I wanted to pay it forward for the next guy. Hope this helps someone out. Cheers!

https://youtu.be/Awg6eMhLqjI

Excellent video - thanks so much. I've got this procedure planned for my Spyder to replace the Door Pull Handle and Arm Rest with alcantara parts (as in the GT3 RS). I take it the pull and arm rest are afixed to the panel with hex bolts or something.

Thanks again.

JP

Spyder_2011 04-06-2024 04:15 PM

Nice job, thank you for putting this together.

Kuro Neko 04-10-2024 05:58 AM


Originally Posted by DasCayman (Post 19372804)
Thanks for the response. This is what I originally did and there was a lot of stress on the interior metal door panel where the foam door panel rests / hangs on. It’s like a French cleat. I ended up bending this interior metal trim which I why I recommend popping the bottom of the panel off first and then sliding the cosmetic door panel up and off the metal cleat. Similar fashion / methodology to the triangle door mirror trim piece.

I didn’t want the next person to bend their metal bracket because it will require you to remove that interior metal cover and bend it back in place.

cheers

I see!
The process is to unlock the plugs first (they have two positions), with the correct tool, then the door panel lifts up and free easily.
As per the instruction sheet above; just follow the A, B, C sequence.

There's numerous video and similar on the internet describing the correct process, as pulling on the top first would likely damage the fittings, yes.


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