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Window Felt Stop Replacement

Many thanks to the Queensland Charter and Ray Barton for providing this 'how to'. 

Thanks also to Rick Heaney for providing the following Door Trim Removal 'how to' article in PDF.

rbwf091.jpg (96839 bytes)1.Lower window.
Download the Remove Door Trim 'how to' PDF.

2. Lift lower internal window seal and lay it to the inside. It does not need to be removed.

 

rbwf092.jpg (74243 bytes)3. Thread a wire through one of the (hollow) felts to avoid it dropping. [felt stop - 928 537 085 03]

 

 

rbwf093.jpg (74540 bytes)4. Remove felt stop bolt (5mm allen key) (smaller in earlier model) be careful lifting it out - use a magnet or grease.

 

 

rbwf094.jpg (71683 bytes)5. Remove felt by pushing it down while holding with the wire. Lift it out. (the felt sits under its attaching bracket)

6. Thread strong wire through both sides of felts and insert back under bracket.

 

rbwf095.jpg (52445 bytes)7. Position against window and lift up to underside of bracket.

 

 

 

rbwf096.jpg (81719 bytes)8. Apply lock thread to bolt and tighten bolt onto bracket (use grease to avoid bolt falling)

9. Reattach lower internal window seal.

10. Reattach door trim.

 

Thanks to Ray Barton for photos and text. 
July 2005