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The door post inside trim has gon limp like old lady's stocking's I know how to remove the post cover but dont know how to efect a good repair. For example can I restrech the existing material ?

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I would not re-stretch the material, as it is likely dry rotted by now. If you carefully take the panel apart, and often these days they are glued together, you might replace that panel. Look online for matching cloth. I think this kind of job can be fun if you take your time, are observant, and careful. You might be so good you'll want to replace all your panels to give it that updated look. Otherwise, take the panel out and get an estimate from a local upholstery shop to avoid any hassles. If the panel is in the car, it will be much more expensive.

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SOURCE: Nead to remove the drivers door internal trim to

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls.

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SOURCE: How to remove trim and panel to replace inside

There is a square plate, behind the chrome opener, prise this out and there is a screw behind it, there are screws in the bottom of the arm rest, the rest is just on plastic push fit rivits so the door card should just gently pull or prise free.

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