DIY Guide : How to remove door panels - Tata Indica - Team-BHP

adityamunshi · 20th June 2008, 19:48

Hi all,

Here's a little guide to remove the door panel in your Indica. Although a very simple thing to do, it can be a daunting task the first time.

It is best to watch someone do it before you try to DIY. But if you're careful, there should be no problems.

BTW, just in case... a new door panel costs 1.4 K

1.

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Unscrew and remove the door handle

2.

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Remove the two screws shown and gently take out the little 'frame' by extending the lever as seen in the pic

3.

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Gently push a flat screw driver in between the panel and the window winder. Push it in the direction of the arrow in the pic to remove the retention clip.

These pics should explain this better.

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4.

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Gently remove this piece of plastic. The OVRM rubber handle can be squeezed through the hole. If it does not come off, gently pry between the panel and the plastic. Do not use too much force.

remove the screw behind it.

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(Pic taken from maximum size of speaker in Indica thread)

Remove the OE Speaker Grill and the screw beneath it.

6.

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Lift up the rubber strip near the window glass and remove it gently.

7.

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(Rear panel shown)

The panel is held by little connectors like these. They pop out with gentle pressure. The key is to use gentle pressure at the right spots.

IMO its best to start from the Upper front corner near the OVRM adjuster. the first one is the most difficult, but the rest will come out easily.
Put your fingers between the door and the panel and try to push them apart gently, it should release with a pop.

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Approximate locations of the 'connectors'.

Putting it all back together. :

Align the panel, apply pressure at all the points until you stop hearing 'pops'.

For the window winder, place the retention clip back in its usual position and push it back into its place.

Everything else is just about reversing the steps.

Hope it helps.

greenhorn · 20th June 2008, 19:51

thanks a million mate

- can I have a shot of the bare metal of the door as well

adityamunshi · 20th June 2008, 20:12

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Here is the picture of the door as requested

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

thanks a million mate

- can I have a shot of the bare metal of the door as well

DerAlte · 21st June 2008, 19:30

Fantastic, Aditya!

Can anyone help out with the "how to" for an old Santro?

Bass&Trouble · 21st June 2008, 19:36

Good show Aditya!

Very helpful post. Should be helpful to ALL DIYers since some of the processes are common with other cars.

vid6639 · 21st June 2008, 19:37

Anyone have the same for an Alto. Still trying to figure out how to remove it.

adityamunshi · 22nd June 2008, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Fantastic, Aditya!

Can anyone help out with the "how to" for an old Santro?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Good show Aditya!

Very helpful post. Should be helpful to ALL DIYers since some of the processes are common with other cars.

Thank you. Its always a pleasure contributing to team-bhp

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

Anyone have the same for an Alto. Still trying to figure out how to remove it.

The best thing to do would be to go to the service centre and watch someone do it. That way you'll learn it in a jiffy.

rjstyles69 · 22nd June 2008, 18:13

Aditya thanks for sharing this , however what was the reason for doing this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

Anyone have the same for an Alto. Still trying to figure out how to remove it.

Why don't we meet someday and I will figure it out for you

.

adityamunshi · 22nd June 2008, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Aditya thanks for sharing this , however what was the reason for doing this?

To apply damping to the doors.

nitin.dangayach · 23rd June 2008, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

Anyone have the same for an Alto. Still trying to figure out how to remove it.

LOL even I wish to see a similar VISUAL guide for ALTO.

Rehaan · 23rd June 2008, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by adityamunshi

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Great stuff aditya!

The last one especially is a very useful image.

cya
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mohang_j · 23rd June 2008, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitin.dangayach

LOL even I wish to see a similar VISUAL guide for ALTO.

Its easier than Indica.I have removed couple of times.Smiler procedure like Indica.
1)Remove screws at A&B
2)Open lock at C
3)Remove winder knob (D) same as Indica.
4)Remove knob (E)
5)Remove rvm cover(?) (F) you have to pull right side and slide to left.
After removing door latch screw (B) you have to take slide the assembly and takeout connecting rod.
Pull the panel,there are about 6 locks from inside so little pressure is required.
Hope this helps,if required i can post pics but only in the weekend.

TOR · 3rd October 2008, 05:55

Can anyone explain how the same is done for the Swift with power windows?

TIA

adityamunshi · 3rd October 2008, 08:09

Ask LBM, he can help you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOR

Can anyone explain how the same is done for the Swift with power windows?

TIA

androdev · 3rd October 2008, 09:16

Super quality DIY! Excellent post. The kind of information this forum should have more of.

20th June 2008, 19:48	#1 (permalink)
adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 476	DIY Guide : How to remove door panels - Tata Indica Hi all, Here's a little guide to remove the door panel in your Indica. Although a very simple thing to do, it can be a daunting task the first time. It is best to watch someone do it before you try to DIY. But if you're careful, there should be no problems. BTW, just in case... a new door panel costs 1.4 K 1. Unscrew and remove the door handle 2. Remove the two screws shown and gently take out the little 'frame' by extending the lever as seen in the pic 3. Gently push a flat screw driver in between the panel and the window winder. Push it in the direction of the arrow in the pic to remove the retention clip. These pics should explain this better. 4. Gently remove this piece of plastic. The OVRM rubber handle can be squeezed through the hole. If it does not come off, gently pry between the panel and the plastic. Do not use too much force. remove the screw behind it. 5. (Pic taken from maximum size of speaker in Indica thread) Remove the OE Speaker Grill and the screw beneath it. 6. Lift up the rubber strip near the window glass and remove it gently. 7. (Rear panel shown) The panel is held by little connectors like these. They pop out with gentle pressure. The key is to use gentle pressure at the right spots. IMO its best to start from the Upper front corner near the OVRM adjuster. the first one is the most difficult, but the rest will come out easily. Put your fingers between the door and the panel and try to push them apart gently, it should release with a pop. Approximate locations of the 'connectors'. Putting it all back together. : Align the panel, apply pressure at all the points until you stop hearing 'pops'. For the window winder, place the retention clip back in its usual position and push it back into its place. Everything else is just about reversing the steps. Hope it helps. __________________ And Michael Schumacher is actually in a very good position to win the race. He is in last place. - Murray Walker

20th June 2008, 19:51	#2 (permalink)
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,294 View My Garage	thanks a million mate- can I have a shot of the bare metal of the door as well __________________ 2007 Indica DLG My next Truck will be a Safari!

21st June 2008, 19:30	#4 (permalink)
DerAlte Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,798	Fantastic, Aditya! Can anyone help out with the "how to" for an old Santro? __________________ Never believe it cannot be done - it's only that you haven't found out how!!!

21st June 2008, 19:36	#5 (permalink)
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,212 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Good show Aditya! Very helpful post. Should be helpful to ALL DIYers since some of the processes are common with other cars. __________________ Operator! Give me the number for 911!

21st June 2008, 19:37	#6 (permalink)
vid6639 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Anyone have the same for an Alto. Still trying to figure out how to remove it. __________________ \ / ][ \|) `/ [_] "!" (\./) (o.o) ( X ) This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him achieve world domination.

3rd October 2008, 05:55	#13 (permalink)
TOR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 110	Can anyone explain how the same is done for the Swift with power windows? TIA

3rd October 2008, 09:16	#15 (permalink)
androdev BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 521	Super quality DIY! Excellent post. The kind of information this forum should have more of.

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