Door window scraper removal
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Held on with half a dozen spring clips (U-shaped), it does just pull off. If you've got the new ones to hand you should be able to see how it fits the door. It's a little tricky at either end, you need to push the rubber window trim out of the way IIRC. Start at the back & work forwards, when you fit the new one start at the front & work back.
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Peter Empson
PCGB Member
I've been thinking about replacing these and hadn't thought of getting them from Forest Fine, I think I'll have to give them a call soon.
The outer window seal is not connected to the inner door trim as the glass goes between them. You might find it easier to see what you're doing with the inner trim removed though. I removed (and replaced) everything on the drivers door of my old car (repair & respray) so I had the inner trim off. I don't recall having any difficulty working out how it all came apart apart from the wiring loom. The black painted aluminium trim strips are easily bent so be careful with those but the the rest should be straightforward IIRC.
You have the advantage of being able to inspect the new part to see how it fits too.
You have the advantage of being able to inspect the new part to see how it fits too.
appletonn
New member
I can see how it comes out, but gripping it in such a way as to pull it out of the retaining clips is more challenging - the rubber will come away from the metal 'gripping' part.
If I remove the door card, I will be able to tap the trim upwards from below to free it from the clips.
If I remove the door card, I will be able to tap the trim upwards from below to free it from the clips.
Yes, or lever it out. From memory the metal part of the door on the inside is a bit lower than the outside part. If you remove the inner trim you may also be able to pull the glass into the car a little (ie away from the outer door skin) to give you more room to get your fingers in there. Potentially you could remove the door glass too (slide off the two wheels from the runners that are attached to the bottom of the glass, tip the window forwards & draw it out diagonally towards the rear, getting the wheels back in the runners is a pain in the arse though).
I can understand your desire not to damage the car, but that part of the car is designed to resist attempted theft so it could be that it interlocks with other door furniture (ie it needs to dissasembled in a particular order).
As I said before, when I did it I stripped the whole door back to it's basic shell so my experience isn't identical to what you are attempting.
appletonn
New member
Just by way of an update to this thread, don't do as i did and buy these from Forestfine as (as Paul & co keep telling us...[
]) you can get them from the OPC far cheaper!![8|]
They are £23.95 plus VAT each from Forestfine, whereas OPC near me has quoted £17.68 plus VAT (plus a further 10% off that price if you are a PCGB member).
Further point to note that if I thought getting the old ones out was a tricky job without damaging any surrounding trim, then getting the new Forestfine ones to fit is even harder. I know the old ones have shrunk and shrivelled, but the new ones just don't seem to be the right shape or profile. I have just ordered one driver's side one from the OPC to see if they are a better match.
Ever wished you hadn't started a job - especially this close to setting off for Le Mans.....[8|]
]) you can get them from the OPC far cheaper!![8|]They are £23.95 plus VAT each from Forestfine, whereas OPC near me has quoted £17.68 plus VAT (plus a further 10% off that price if you are a PCGB member).
Further point to note that if I thought getting the old ones out was a tricky job without damaging any surrounding trim, then getting the new Forestfine ones to fit is even harder. I know the old ones have shrunk and shrivelled, but the new ones just don't seem to be the right shape or profile. I have just ordered one driver's side one from the OPC to see if they are a better match.
Ever wished you hadn't started a job - especially this close to setting off for Le Mans.....[8|]
appletonn
New member
Update to this old thread.
I gave up on trying to change them prior to Le mans trip, but at the weekend I fitted the new drivers side one...
It was a doddle and improves the appearance no end.
Why was it suddenly a doddle, I hear you ask (well, go on then![8|])...?!!
'Cos I bought some OEM ones from Bolton OPC (cheaper than Forestfine too) which are much, much, much ( get the idea?![8|]) easier to fit than the Forestfine ones.
So after struggling for ages with my first purchase, it took me all of 30 mins, some liquid soap, a screwdriver, a cloth and a small hammer (what do you mean it sounds very wrong?[]) to fit the 'proper' new one.
I bought some new metal clips too, to secure the trim to the metal lip inside the door.
Just got to do the passenger side one now....[8|][]
I gave up on trying to change them prior to Le mans trip, but at the weekend I fitted the new drivers side one...
It was a doddle and improves the appearance no end.
Why was it suddenly a doddle, I hear you ask (well, go on then![8|])...?!!
'Cos I bought some OEM ones from Bolton OPC (cheaper than Forestfine too) which are much, much, much ( get the idea?![8|]) easier to fit than the Forestfine ones.
So after struggling for ages with my first purchase, it took me all of 30 mins, some liquid soap, a screwdriver, a cloth and a small hammer (what do you mean it sounds very wrong?[
]) to fit the 'proper' new one.I bought some new metal clips too, to secure the trim to the metal lip inside the door.
Just got to do the passenger side one now....[8|][
]ORIGINAL: appletonn
Update to this old thread.
I gave up on trying to change them prior to Le mans trip, but at the weekend I fitted the new drivers side one...
It was a doddle and improves the appearance no end.
Why was it suddenly a doddle, I hear you ask (well, go on then![8|])...?!!
'Cos I bought some OEM ones from Bolton OPC (cheaper than Forestfine too) which are much, much, much ( get the idea?![8|]) easier to fit than the Forestfine ones.
So after struggling for ages with my first purchase, it took me all of 30 mins, some liquid soap, a screwdriver, a cloth and a small hammer (what do you mean it sounds very wrong?[
I bought some new metal clips too, to secure the trim to the metal lip inside the door.
Just got to do the passenger side one now....[8|][
Well you know what they say - " always used franchised part - non franchised part no good"
Sorry remember a chap with a strong indian accent saying that whilst complaining to a parts chap in a ford dealer many yeras ago lol
appletonn
New member
Yes, hindsight is a wonderful thing...[8|]
Paul and the guys are absolutely right about checking with your OPC first for parts as they are so competetive, especially with the 10% PCGB discount.
I've got a great relationship with the parts guys at Bolton OPC these days - can't praise them highly enough[]
Paul and the guys are absolutely right about checking with your OPC first for parts as they are so competetive, especially with the 10% PCGB discount.
I've got a great relationship with the parts guys at Bolton OPC these days - can't praise them highly enough[
]
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