Windscreen Removal/Replacement; Exterior Release Handle; Lh Door Exterior Lock; Latch Mechanism - Lotus Evora Service Notes

Lotus Service Notes

Exterior release handle

The exterior release handle is secured to the door shell by two studs. To remove the handle, remove the
door trim panel and membrane (see section VE.2), fully raise the window, and unclip the control rod from the
handle. Release the two retaining nuts, and withdraw the handle.

LH door exterior lock

An exterior key lock is provided only on the LH door. To remove the lock assembly, remove the door
trim panel and membrane (see section VE.2), fully raise the window, and unclip the control rod from the latch
mechanism. Release the three nuts securing the lock mounting plate to the door, and withdraw the plate and
lock assembly. A spring clip secures the lock to the mounting plate.

Latch mechanism

To remove the latch mechanism:
1. Remove the door trim panel and membrane (see section VE.2).
2. Fully raise the window and unclip the exterior lock rod from the latch (LH door only).
3. unlip the control rod from the exterior release handle.
4. unclip the interior handle release cable from the latch.
5. unplug the door harness from the latch actuator, and the microswitch.
6. Release the three screws from the door shut face securing the latch mechanism, and withdraw the unit
together with the sill button control rod from the door.
7. On re-assembly, remember to fit the sill button control rod to the latch mechanism before installing the
mechanism into the door.
BV.13 - WINDSCREEN REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
The Evora windscreen is constructed from two layers of glass, the inside component of which is green
tinted, sandwiching a synthetic solar reflecting interlay, to form a 5mm thick laminate. A black ceramic obscura-
tion band with graduated fade out, is applied to the inner surface periphery. The windscreen is bonded to the
composite body frame using an elastomeric polyurethane adhesive, and contributes to the structural integrity
of the body assembly. The screen uses rubber extrusions along the top and bottom edges for visual enhance-
ment, and black finished alloy finishers over each 'A' pillar. Screen replacement will require new top and bottom
filler strips, but the side finishers may be salvaged if carefully removed.
Parts required:
- Windscreen.
- Betaseal Kit A075B6158F.
- Plinth, interior mirror mounting (supplied with new windscreen).
- Plinth Adhesive Kit A116u0194F.
- Top and bottom filler strips.
1. Pull the door weatherstrip off the windscreen frame flange along both 'A' pillars. Remove the 'A' pillar
finisher fixing nuts; one at the lower end beneath the corner of the clamshell; three along the 'A' pillar shut
face. use a knife blade or similar between the glass and the finisher to gently ease the finisher away from
the double sided tape fixing. Withdraw the finisher with the secondary door seal still attached and secure
aside with tape.
2. If a cutting wire is to be used to release the windscreen bonding, it may not be necessary to disturb the
front clamshell. If a vibrating knife is to be used, it is likely that the rearmost fixings for the clamshell will
need to be removed to allow tool access to the bottom corners of the screen.
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