So I pulled apart the TT so I could install new speakers this weekend. I put the TT back together but once I got on to AF this morning I realized I should share some knowledge with you guys if you want it.

 

a DIY is always welcome you might know of some cheats while you did it but hopefully this data will help you do the DIY






Overview



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Door subframe
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Before removing, use a fine felt-tip pen to mark the position of the subframe on the door in a suitable place, e.g. on the collar of the bolts and nuts.



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Removing:



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Remove door trim .



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Unplug wires from door subframe and unclip.



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Loosen hexagon nuts .



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Unscrew hexagon bolts and hexagon nut



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Lift out door subframe.



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Installing:



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The front door must be adjusted before installing door subframe.



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Insert door subframe into door, align with markings applied before removing and secure loosely.



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Adjust door subframe .



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Motor for window lifter



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Removing:
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The window lifter motor can be installed or removed with the motor and door window in any position.



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Remove door trim .



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Unscrew Torx bolts and detach motor.



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Installing:



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Tighten bolts to 3Nm+0.5 Nm.



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When installing a new motor you have to adapt the force-resistance characteristic .
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To activate the automatic open/close function of the window lifters with motor installed and wiring attached:



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Switch on ignition.



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Move door window upwards to limit stop and then release switch.



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Then pull switch in position ā€œwindowclosedā€ for approx.2seconds.



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The open/close function has now been activated.



3-
Torx bolt,3Nm



4-
Hexagon nut,30Nm



5-
Front door



6-
Pop rivet



7-
Support



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To remove, drill out rivet heads and drive out rivet stems.



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After the door subframe has been installed and adjusted, push up adjusting wedge so that support makes contact between door and guide rail .



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Hexagon bolts,25Nm



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Hexagon nut,30Nm













Adjusting the support



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Door subframe adjusted.



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Push adjusting wedge -3- of support -2- upwards to the limit stop.



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When correctly adjusted, adjusting wedge must make contact between door -1- and guide rail -4-.

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that was not intended as a kill for your idea as a personal DIY could be more useful than what the book says

 

Actually I wish I had that when I was pulling it apart. The only advice I got was find the torx screw and unscrew it, then lift. I was namely thinking of a door panel speaker install and door panel removal. No problem on killing the poll.

 

lots of stuff like that and a sod to find things when your taking them apart but here is a how 2 for others to look at





Removing and installing front door trim



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Door trim



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Remove cap -5- .



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Unscrew bolt -4- (1x).



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Unclip inner and outer transition pieces.



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Lift door trim approx. 20 cm out of door shell.



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Disengage Bowden cable for interior door handle .



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Unplug connectors .



Pads -3- (7x) for fasteners must be clipped in on installation.



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Sleeve



3-
Pads



4-
Bolt



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Tightening torque 7.5 Nm



5-
Cap













Disengaging Bowden cable



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Pull Bowden cable -1- out of guide -2- and disengage.
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On installation, make sure hook -3- is facing upwards.









Unplugging connectors



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Unplug connectors at Item no. -2-.









Removing cap



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Guide mandrel -2- (Ƙ max. 2 mm) through hole on underside of switch trim.



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Use mandrel -2- to press lug -3- slightly upwards and at the same time turn cap -1- in direction of arrow.



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Detach cap -1-.

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I am working on the rear panel today you want to send over that info too

 

Removing and installing rear side trim



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Side trim



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Remove rear seat bench and backrest .



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Remove outer seat belt anchorage point .



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Remove striker pin of rear seat backrest .



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Starting from top rear, unfasten side trim -1- from clips -2- (8x).



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Clips













Removing outer seat belt anchorage point



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Open cover of panel -1- at top in direction of arrow.



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Unscrew bolt.



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Tightening torque 55 Nm









Removing striker pin



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Unfasten nut -2-.



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Screw out striker pin -1-.



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Adjust striker pin on installation.



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Luggage compartment side trim -4-



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Threaded plate -5-



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Side trim -6-

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Removing storage compartment and cover at rear side trim



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Remove rear side trim .



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Press fasteners at top of side trim and disengage storage compartment at bottom.



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Detach storage compartment.









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Use flat screwdriver to prise out bolt cap -1- (2x) at top and bottom -arrows-.









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Unscrew bolts -1- (2x).



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Fully open cover -2- and detach cover outwards.



On installation, make sure spring has sufficient pre-tension.



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When fitting, guide shaft -3- with ā€œUā€-shaped edge -4- into lug -5- of cover.

 

# forgot the pictures[:-]

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Is your cat flipping me off?
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Hey thanks for the info. DIY to soon.