Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 233

clamp and withdraw glass complete with the frame and
opening stop.
TO INSTAL
(1) Thread a suitable cord into the outer lip of the
interior side of the weatherstrip.
(2) Refit the glass to the frame and instal the pivot
shaft clamp tightening the screw sufficiently to provide
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tension to the extent of allowing firm but free movement.
(3) Place the assembly squarely in the door frame
aperture. .
(4) Apply even pressure towards the door frarrie and
lift the weatherstrip over the flange by slowly pulling the
cord against and out of the weatherstrip lip.
(5) Bend over the two retaining tongues and using a
piece of cloth rolled into a ball and placed against the glass,
bump the glass with a closed hand or soft rubber mallet to
ensure correct seating of the assembly.
3. DOORS
SLIDING DOOR
The sliding door is mourited on four rollers in upper,
centre and lower runners. When the door is in the open
position, it is held by a retainer hook which engages a
bracket on the side panel. ·
The door is closed by a remote control mechanism
which incorporates an external, lockable handle which is
connected by pull rods to the central lock. When the door
is closed the central lock is operated by raising the door
handle. This in conjunction with the action of the
over-centre runner hinge pulls the rear part of the sliding
door against the body so that the latch on the central lock
can engage the striker plate.
TO REMOVE
(1) Remove the door trim panel.
(2) Remove the three Philips screws from along the
COVER
CLAMP RAIL
SEAL
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Sliding Door Runner Cover and Components.
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UPPER ROLLER ANO
Sliding Door with Trim Panel Removed.
bottom and the two from the end section of the central
cover strip and remove the clamp rail.
(3) Push the door back far enough to enable the guide
and roller of the hinge fittings to be lifted sideways out of
the recess in the centre runner.
( 4) Move the door fully back and lift until the upper
roller can be removed from the guide.
(5) Swing the door outwards and take lower roller out
of recess in runner.
TO INSTAL.
(1) Lubricate the rollers as necessary.
(2) Insert the door first in the lower and then in the
upper runner.
(3) Slide the door forward until the roller and guide
can be inserted in the recess of the centre runner.