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G-Wagen, W463, Water in Front Footwell Repair

If the internal polythene sheet has become dis-attached from

the door surround, water will enter the car

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Gently remove caps from lower part of door handle. (x2)

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Use a flat-blade screwdriver from the rear and pull with fingers from the front

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Slide door-release surround in the direction of the rear of the car to release

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Remove small screw. Do not lose the cup-washer

Remove the other small screw. Do not lose the cup-washer

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Unscrew the 2 large Philips screws which retain the door handle

Carefully remove the wood trim by levering it gently, directly outwards. Behind it lies the 3rd screw for the door handle. Remove it.

The wood trim is held by two fragile plastic pins- one at each end. Lever gently with a soft tool

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Now, remove the door handle

Remove the storage bin. There are 6x philips screws

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Rotate the door catch

Depress the lock-pin

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Carefully pull the door-card away from the door, working all the way round. There are several plastic clips that will release when pulled.

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Check for any holes in the plastic sheet

Lift the sheet and clean the door surround with white spirit. Chance also to clean the bottom of the door and Waxoyl the cavity

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Don’t lose the parts !

Cleaned door.

x 6 x2

X 1

x 2

x 3

x 1

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Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to lower part.

Re-affix plastic sheet

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Now, replace parts on reverse order.