Inner Door Panel Removal

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Hi

 

The cable that pulls the window up and down has snapped on my sister 02 fabia,

 

The trim panel came off fine but then I was faced with this shiny metal panel that does not seem to be held on by any screws I can see. The window motor has been removed and the snapped cable that had wrapped itself around the cog has been pull out but I still cant seem to get this panel off without tugging at it and possibly breaking it. I know the window workings are attached to this panel and I did think it was only glued in around the edges but it still seems fixed

 

Anybody done this before and if so can you tell me?

 

Thanks

 

 

[@Lee]

it's riveted on (unusual for an 02) so you'll need to drill out the rivets. They are big and available from a dealers http://www.skodaparts.com/product/fabia-door-panel-rivet-2000-2007-23645.  I think you can also get a repair kit for the broken cable.

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Hi thanks for that, I saw the rivets but thought they held the window runner tracks on, Many thanks I will have a go at it now.

 

I have bought a complete replacement panel with everything on it from a scrapper for £30. I can just pop it back in and rivet it together- job done I am hoping

 

Thanks for your help

[@Lee]

Hi thanks for that, I saw the rivets but thought they held the window runner tracks on, Many thanks I will have a go at it now.

 

I have bought a complete replacement panel with everything on it from a scrapper for £30. I can just pop it back in and rivet it together- job done I am hoping

 

Thanks for your help

Pretty much, you might need an M8 bolt handy to screw into the inner roll pin of the glass a few mm then use some pliers to pull it out. Pushing it back in is pretty easy.

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I'd change the sealant whilst your there too! Save having that leaky door wet floor syndrome before it starts!