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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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how do i remove door panel?

I have removed part of my door panel on my 97 ranger and i cant get it off because of the the manual window crank and i dont know how to take the crank off and if i get the crank off i can get the panal off to instal my new speakers so i need some info
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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Pry back on the crank handle, and it should pop off, and swing out of the way to reveal a torx screw behind it.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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i tried that i dont want to break it off
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Pry harder! But only at the "base" of the crank. Like BigRig said, it will stay connected at the other end, and you can swing the plastic out of the way of the Torx screw underneath.

If you haven't already found it, there is one screw at the bottom-back of the door panel. If you have carpet down there, it's hidden pretty well. After all the screws and the window crank are out, lift straight up on the panel and it should come loose.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Crank just pops off buddy... if you're afraid of breaking something you probably shouldn't be pulling panels off your truck... haha
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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On most Fords, the handle outside center is a plastic cap. You pry the cap off, not the handle. Behind the cap is where the screw is located.

Other mfgr handles are held on by little spring c-clips on the backside of the handle. You need a tool availabe at any auto parts to remove.jd
 
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