1800: - Door trim removal?

ash0t5 · Mar 20th, 2012, 22:40

Hi guys, I've got to take the door trim of a '71 p1800 on the drivers side to attend to the window and I really don't want to break anything, any help? Any guides? Thank you in advanced

Jazzbouche · Mar 22nd, 2012, 11:14

I'd also be interested in any info on this as I'll have to do it soon. One of the side trim strips is a bit loose on mine so will need looking at - plus they are a little dented so I was planning on taking the dents out somehow. I was told that putting a sealant under the strips is a good idea to help stop rain getting into the body work - does anyone have any opinions or experience with this?

ash0t5 · Mar 25th, 2012, 20:44

hi mate, its pretty easy once youve got the window winder handle off, the panel just pulls straight off, but the get the window handle off push the black ring towards the door card then push it towards the top of the handle and that should release the clip inside it, will try and take some pics and upload them, if you want?

Jazzbouche · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:36

Great - sounds easy enough! If I get stuck then I'll pm you to see if you have the photo's around. Cheers

Mike Hayes · Jul 8th, 2024, 22:05

Hi, I am reading this and wondering how the door trim (SS piece under the drivers window) is removed? Pried up, pulled off in some way? I note the response that there’s a clip that goes over the door, does this mean attached to the chrome as piece and pried up as a whole? Any help appreciated as I want to do as little damage as possible! Many thanks in advance. Mike.

Rustinmotion · Jul 9th, 2024, 08:30

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Originally Posted by ash0t5

Hi guys, I've got to take the door trim of a '71 p1800 on the drivers side to attend to the window and I really don't want to break anything, any help? Any guides? Thank you in advanced

Door handle is the only tricky thing if it’s same as the Amazon you can buy a tool for little money https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176462010...mis&media=COPY
I’d also invest in a set of plastic trim removal tools to pop the clips out without damaging the delicate hardboard

Rustinmotion · Jul 9th, 2024, 08:34

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Originally Posted by Mike Hayes

Hi, I am reading this and wondering how the door trim (SS piece under the drivers window) is removed? Pried up, pulled off in some way? I note the response that there’s a clip that goes over the door, does this mean attached to the chrome as piece and pried up as a whole? Any help appreciated as I want to do as little damage as possible! Many thanks in advance. Mike.

If it’s the outside one they just clip in, use a plastic pry bar to gently lift it up and work it along
You are supposed to seal the clips with a putty from the inside when re fitting but I prefer these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223123817...mis&media=COPY

Mike Hayes · Jul 25th, 2024, 04:27

Many thanks! You’ve helped me enormously! Cheers!

Mar 20th, 2012, 22:40	#1
ash0t5 Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 22:20 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leicestershire	Door trim removal? Hi guys, I've got to take the door trim of a '71 p1800 on the drivers side to attend to the window and I really don't want to break anything, any help? Any guides? Thank you in advanced __________________ 1998 C70 2.3 T5-She's a beauty with a beast of an engine 1990 BMW E34 520i 24v with 18" BMW parallel M-spec wheels and full M5 leather interior- Sold and sadly missed

Mar 25th, 2012, 20:44	#3
ash0t5 Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 22:20 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leicestershire	hi mate, its pretty easy once youve got the window winder handle off, the panel just pulls straight off, but the get the window handle off push the black ring towards the door card then push it towards the top of the handle and that should release the clip inside it, will try and take some pics and upload them, if you want? __________________ 1998 C70 2.3 T5-She's a beauty with a beast of an engine 1990 BMW E34 520i 24v with 18" BMW parallel M-spec wheels and full M5 leather interior- Sold and sadly missed

Jul 8th, 2024, 22:05	#5
Mike Hayes New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2024 04:27 Join Date: May 2024 Location: Nanaimo	Door Trim Hi, I am reading this and wondering how the door trim (SS piece under the drivers window) is removed? Pried up, pulled off in some way? I note the response that there’s a clip that goes over the door, does this mean attached to the chrome as piece and pried up as a whole? Any help appreciated as I want to do as little damage as possible! Many thanks in advance. Mike.

Mar 22nd, 2012, 11:14	#2
Jazzbouche Junior Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2017 14:53 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Warwickshire	I'd also be interested in any info on this as I'll have to do it soon. One of the side trim strips is a bit loose on mine so will need looking at - plus they are a little dented so I was planning on taking the dents out somehow. I was told that putting a sealant under the strips is a good idea to help stop rain getting into the body work - does anyone have any opinions or experience with this?

Mar 26th, 2012, 08:36	#4
Jazzbouche Junior Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2017 14:53 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Warwickshire	Great - sounds easy enough! If I get stuck then I'll pm you to see if you have the photo's around. Cheers

Jul 25th, 2024, 04:27	#8
Mike Hayes New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2024 04:27 Join Date: May 2024 Location: Nanaimo	Many thanks! You’ve helped me enormously! Cheers!

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