Door panel removal???
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Door panel removal???
Anything Special... I heard you need a tool is this the case? I want to pull the door panels to make it easier to tint the front windows... Just don;t want to break anything.. Thanks
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Door panel removal???
You can also get directions on pulling off the door from Crutchfield. I ordered new speakers and they came with them.Just make sure you get all the screws out and like Buzzard said, the door lifts up not out. Good Luck !
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Door panel removal???
Not hard.
This is from memory:
First step is to remove the triangular shaped piece of plastic trim at the front corner of the window ledge. It is anchored to the top of the door panel and also into the side of the door. Pull the top of the triangle slightly towards you to loosen the serrated plastic spike that holds it to the side of the door, then tilt the assembly towards the front of the door to remove it from the top of the door panel. Leave your muscles at home for this one (be delicate). I think you may now see a screw that holds the top of the panel to the door. If so, unscrew it.
Next, with your bare hands, pull up the power window switch control panel and unplug the harnesses from the panel.
Then, using a flat bladed screwdriver, carefully loosen the oval piece of trim at the base of the inside door handle and unbolt the handle from the door.
If I recall correctly, there is a bolt hidden in the housing for the interior door light. I'm not certain about this, but carefully pry off the lens with the flat-bladed screwdriver and verify.
Next is the actual removal of the door panel. Forget everything you recall about removing door panels on other cars. YOU MUST LIFT THE PANEL STRAIGHT UP ABOUT 3-4 INCHES TO REMOVE. Do not attempt to pull the panel towards you unless you like the idea of broken, irreplaceable plastic mounting hooks.
Installation is the reverse. Make sure that you line the panel up carefully before sliding it back down. Pay particular attention to the positioning of the door lock button.
Good luck. If you can perform neurosurgery while wearing oven mitts, this should be easy.
This is from memory:
First step is to remove the triangular shaped piece of plastic trim at the front corner of the window ledge. It is anchored to the top of the door panel and also into the side of the door. Pull the top of the triangle slightly towards you to loosen the serrated plastic spike that holds it to the side of the door, then tilt the assembly towards the front of the door to remove it from the top of the door panel. Leave your muscles at home for this one (be delicate). I think you may now see a screw that holds the top of the panel to the door. If so, unscrew it.
Next, with your bare hands, pull up the power window switch control panel and unplug the harnesses from the panel.
Then, using a flat bladed screwdriver, carefully loosen the oval piece of trim at the base of the inside door handle and unbolt the handle from the door.
If I recall correctly, there is a bolt hidden in the housing for the interior door light. I'm not certain about this, but carefully pry off the lens with the flat-bladed screwdriver and verify.
Next is the actual removal of the door panel. Forget everything you recall about removing door panels on other cars. YOU MUST LIFT THE PANEL STRAIGHT UP ABOUT 3-4 INCHES TO REMOVE. Do not attempt to pull the panel towards you unless you like the idea of broken, irreplaceable plastic mounting hooks.
Installation is the reverse. Make sure that you line the panel up carefully before sliding it back down. Pay particular attention to the positioning of the door lock button.
Good luck. If you can perform neurosurgery while wearing oven mitts, this should be easy.
Last edited by PaulC; Jul 14, 2003 at 05:11 PM.
