Lotus Elise Service Notes page 69

Lotus Service Notes Section TDM
To remove the door beam extension bracket:
1. Remove the trim panel around the interior release handle: Remove the two screws in the front edge of the
finisher, and unhook the finisher from the handle and door shell.
2. Release the three screws securing the interior release handle, and unclip the control rod from the mecha-
nism.
3. Remove the door trim panel: Unclip the cap from the window winder handle, release the retaining screw
and withdraw the handle. Release the seven fixing screws, and remove the door trim panel and plastic
membrane.
4. Release the three M6 nuts securing the door glass to the lift channel, and separate the glass from the
channel. (Do not attempt to withdraw the glass from the door without first removing the door glass inner
waist seal, or damage to one or both waist seals will result)
5. Remove the access grommet from the rear face of the door, and unclip the exterior lock link rod from the
relay lever. Similarly disconnect the link rod between the relay lever and the latch mechanism.
6. Support the door shell before removing the two M8 bolts fixing the rear end of the door beam to the end
bracket, and the two screws securing the bracket to the door shell. Remove the bracket complete with
relay lever assembly from the door.
7. Refit the bracket in reverse order to removal.
BN.12 - INSTRUMENT BINNACLE & DASH PANEL
Dash support legs
Dash end finisher
Fascia top/
demist duct
Dash centre extrusion
Coin tray
Plastic
insert
mouldings
Dash top
extrusion
Dash lower extrusion
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