Car drivers are very often found with the problems of removing, replacing or repairing the machine's covering, this is especially true for cars of domestic production. Most of the drivers refuse to service a hundred, because it is economical and does not require the intervention of specialists. In this article, we will tell you how at home to replace the trimmer of the driver's door.
Choosing upholstery
To date, there are many internal carproofs of the car, most popular of which:
- Fabric.
- Vinyl.
- From artificial leather.
- Leather.
Before making choices, let's consider their advantages and disadvantages.
Upholstery of fabric.It is made of synthetic fabric. Sold in various colors and patterns. This is the most fiscal option for the motorist. Minuses:
- difficulty when cleaning;
- the possibility of allergic reactions to dust;
- quickly wear.
Vinyl upholstery. It consists of a synthetic resin, has a high moisture resistance. The market presents in a wide variety of colors. It is the most purchased motorists because of the price-quality ratio. Minuses:
- at high temperatures can become sticky and wet;
- over time, begins to crack.
Artificial leather. Used to simulate leather car salons. In the manufacture of it stretch and separated on thin layers. For the likeness of genuine leather, a special drawing is applied. Minuses:
- coarse material quality;
- constant maintenance to prevent cracks.
Leather. The upholstery is made of durable flexible material, which does not crack with an increased or reduced temperature, as well as humidity. It is an upholstery of a premium class for the car. Presented in several colors, the most popular of which is black. Minuses:
- high price;
- use additional tools for cleaning.
So, after purchasing one of the above modes of the internal upholstery of the car, go to the very replacement of the driver's door upholstery.
Tools that need
Now, we are preparing the tools that we will shoot upholstery. For work needed:
- straight and crushed screwdriver;
- spare pistons (they are used when fastening the upholstery,);
- already selected upholstery.
You can also use special sets of upholstery tools. They can be purchased in auto stores or via the Internet.
Getting to removing the trim on the driver's door
Before proceeding to directly removing the trim on the driver's door, you need to disconnect the minus wire from the battery. Next, perform such actions:
- A thin screwdriver carefully flexing the veneer of the handle of the windows, and remove it;
- Remove the outlets;
- Now turn the armrest. Press the fixture of the armrest plug, after which we unscrew the fastening screws that are on the reverse side, and remove the armrest;
- After, removing the lock lock button;
- The next is the mirror of the appearance. Unscrew the screw that crept the handle, and remove the handle for the mirror;
- To remove the triangular lining, remove all the pipe fastening pins around the perimeter;
- And the last, we unscrew the three screws on the back of the door to remove the plastic lining.
One of the main nuances is to remember the location of 10 pistons, which serve as a fastening of upholstery on both sides.
To install a new upholstery, we use this step-by-step instruction in the reverse order. If possible, you can also purchase noise insulation that will increase comfort while driving.