My Zafira's passenger door wont open from the inside - the handle to do so has gone floppy, indicating the cable release to the door lock has come loose. Ive not been too unhappy about this, since in effect it acts as a child lock in the front and only a minor inconvenience.
However, my MOT is now due and the car failed it today because of the non opening from the inside. (I didnt realise it was part of the MOT!)
Anyway, Im having problems removing the trim.
I have released all the clips and screws surrounding the trim. The cap in the door handle reveals a screw and behind the speaker. Both are removed. Similarly the electric window "slot" has been pulled out and electrics disconnected. There now isnt anything obvious left to remove!
I have managed to locate a Haines manual online, but it appears to talk about just lifting the bulky plastic handle out. Mine appears to be rock solid and wont budge.
Looking behind that handle from underneath, I can see there are still more fixings at that point - but whilst I can just about reach them, doing anything (or indeed what to do) is another matter.
I obviously dont want to start forcing things and end up needing a new trim, but reluctant (almost embarrased) to be thinking of taking it to a dealer to take it off!
It seems it just a matter of removing the large handle grip. The Haines manual has a picture of it just being pulled - but there must be more left to do! To be honest, Ive always found the Haines descriptions to be in a foreign language and not particulary helpful!
Has any kind soul have any knowledge of how this Zafira trim should get released or any helpful advice?
The model is a Zafira club 2001 if that makes a difference.
Getting desperate now, since the MOT expired today (yeh I know - Ive left it late!), but this being part of the test has taken me by suprise!
Thanks in advance....