Door trim

[quinnpetec@hotmail.com]

Does anyone know the proceedure to remove the front door interior trim ie the grey plastic door liners?

[jets]

I have the workshop manual on cd, but don't know at this stage how to transfer onto this post at this stage, maybe later this week.

Rob

[quinnpetec@hotmail.com]

Hi Rob,
That would be fabulous.
It's all a bit of a mystery otherwise.
Regards,
Pete

[jets]

T4 Door trim removal for manual windows.

1. Crank down window.
2. Remove window crank -9- => see diagram 3
3. Unscrew locking button -5- and lever out rosette -6-.
4. Unscrew inner part of clip -8- with Allen key.
5. Lever off trim cover -4-, unscrew countersunk screws -3- and take off handle -2-.
6. Unscrew cross-head screw -10-.
7. Take off trim -1-.

Diagram 1

8. Lift door trim -1- together with inner window slot seal -2- out of the mounting holes in direction of arrow.
Note:
Before inserting the door trim, attach rider -3- into mounting holes.


Diagram 2

Removing window crank

9. Unclip cover in direction of arrow.
10. Unscrew cross-head screw together with serrated washer.
11. Pull off window crank together with crank base.



Diagram 3

Installing window crank

12. After being installed, window crank must be in the position shown with the window closed.
Arrow- = Direction of travel
Angle -a- = 25° to 37°


Diagram 4

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA quinnpetec@hotmail.com

Can you post pics of the T4 please

[BobD]

You may get frustrated by the plastic connector, part 8 in the diagram. The middle is supposed to screw out and release the plastic tabs on the outer section but they often won't unscrew. If this happpens you can only force them off with a screw driver or something and it is best to replace them with a new one, even if you get it out in one piece.

They go in easily though. They are not made to be screwed in, just a gentle hit of the middle pin with a hammer to push it home.

Anyway, good luck!

[melissa]

Small word of warning... be carefull with the clips (no. 3 in the electric windows version) they can pull through and leave holes in your trim...as the dealer found out when I took it back to get the power window fixed...

[Tornado T5]

Also if your window winder crank is like my '96 T4, then the crank is mounted using a quick release clip rather then a screw hidden underneath the crank trim as shown. Looking at diagram 3 above, the o-ring between the crank and door trim actually slides sideways, just gently place your fingers around the clip and push it sideways, it will release from it's locked position (it doesn't seperate completely) and the crank handle will just pull off the spindle.

[quinnpetec@hotmail.com]

Fabulous, thanks everyone.
Yep, i have the clip and not screw on the window winder.
The pictures were a great help.
Again many thanks,
Regards,
Pete

[jets]

I forgot to say that the details I posted are for the 2001 model. This thread shows the importance of being specific on your model & specs/options when looking for info.
I am pleased that it has been of help.