Door Mirror Removal on 4200

[RobinL]

Hi folks - I'm going to need to take my drivers door mirror off this next week (and I am nowhere near the car just now) and trying to plan ahead.
It looks like a fairly straightforward piece of work - but after all it IS a Maserati so would be great if someone could let me know what surprises are headed my way?
I don't know what secures the door cards / trim to the door itself - would be nice if it was all screws and bolts but I guess there will be plastic trim buttons involved somewhere - if this is so does anyone know size/type/source of supply for them?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CatmanV2]

There's a how to about door card removal. It's quite simple. Then the mirror is held on by a large notched nut thing

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[safrane]

Pm me your email address as I have a full PDF for this.

 

[conaero]

Here you do, just be careful levering off the long metal trim, I had one snap in half. Work it down the length bit by bit with a putty knife or something to lever off so you don't mark the leather:

http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/348-4200-GranSport-Doorcard-Removal

 

[Swedish Paul]

Put masking tape or some such on the leather, further decreases the chance of damage where you are levering.

 

[conaero]

Put masking tape or some such on the leather, further decreases the chance of damage where you are levering.

I would use pallet/putty knife or paint scraper as it will still deform through thin tape and a dent will remain. They may come out over time but its not worth the risk.

 

[miket]

Mirror is held on with 2 screws with both a flat and a rubber washer on each, check out the drawing at the following:

https://www.eurospares.co.uk/parts/maserati/4200-coupe-2003/bodywork-lighting/doors-power-window-and-rearview-mirror-20532