Door Cards (Removal)

[pws241150]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the door cards in my year 2000 XJ8.

[daveji]

There are two screws to remove. One is hidden under a cover plug behind the inside door handle...the other is under the lower half of the armrest.
Next carefully prise the edge of the door card free down both sides and along the lower edge. Its secured by push fit plastic fasteners which can be easily damaged and never seem to refit properly when they have been removed once!
Once the bottom edge and sides are free,lift up the whole thing to clear the locking button and it should come away.
Take care with any wiring still attached to the inside.

[pws241150]

Thanks Dave.
Pete.

[phirou]

I have to remove a door card too (broken bottom clips). I have read on various forums that it was necessary to take out the wood inserts, but I wonder why (are they fixed to the metal frame ?). Since it seems a delicate job (much more than on an XJ40) I would not undertake it if it is not of any use. Any advice ?