I am preparing to remove the driver's door on a 1985 245 estate (right-hand drive UK model). After stripping off all the trim and uncoupling most of the electrical stuff (speaker, central locking), I found that the window winding motor wiring does not appear to have any obvious connectors. The wires are soldered onto the motor terminals and crimped in to the door's operating switch with the rest of the wiring disappearing into the body; I presume heading straight to the fuse box. If I have read the Haynes manual correctly, it suggests cutting the wires! I'm always reluctant to cut wires so have I assessed the situation correctly?

Doug

You don't have to cut any wires or disconnect wires in the door. There are wire connectors for all of the wiring just in the door pillar. For the back doors take off the plastic cover on the pillar, and the trim around the carpet and then pull back the carpet. You should see the wiring harness. Pull on the wires and you should find the connectors. They are usually tucked into the pillar. To get the front ones take the felt off the bottom of the dash and the plastic cover off the door pillar area. The drivers door is the hardest, because you may have to move the fuse box out of the way(two screws). Disconnect the battery for sure if you do this.

Jessie

Thank you, with your help I've found the connectors and the job's done.

Doug