Lubricating the sliding door 2018 Ocean; removal of external centre trim

[Phil57]

Hi everyone
The sliding door on our Cali has got progressively stiffer - I've never lubricated it.
The top runner is easy, as is the lower runner, both cleaned & silicon applied and the door is noticeably easier, but still too stiff.
The middle runner is hidden behind a body trim panel, which has the 'OCEAN' script on it. I can see one screw for removal at the front of the panel, but cannot see how to remove it. I expect there to be a second screw somewhere - help please!

 

[sidepod]

I think it involves removing the interior panel, rear offside, by the bed.

In the info section is a full body manual that will explain all.

 

[Baldrick]

Ours was getting stiffer a while back and I noticed half a forest in the bottom mechanism which I swept out and it improved the ease of moving no end. Thanks for your advice. I’ll lube the top and bottom when I get a moment to see how that affects it.

 

[WelshGas]

Hi everyone
The sliding door on our Cali has got progressively stiffer - I've never lubricated it.
The top runner is easy, as is the lower runner, both cleaned & silicon applied and the door is noticeably easier, but still too stiff.
The middle runner is hidden behind a body trim panel, which has the 'OCEAN' script on it. I can see one screw for removal at the front of the panel, but cannot see how to remove it. I expect there to be a second screw somewhere - help please!

Held on by 2 screws, one is under the rear light fitting, and multiple trim clips which frequently need replacing.

 

[Perfectos]

Get the replacement clips before removing the panel. The clips will break