Removing Door Panels

azazel95 · Post by **azazel95** » June 16th, 2005, 4:12 am

Did a search but couldn't find anything...

I was wondering if the door panels just pull off with snap-type clips (after removing screws of course). Once I remove all the screws in the panel can I just pull the panels off without risking breaking the clips or is there a special way to do it?

atlantamx3 · Post by **atlantamx3** » June 16th, 2005, 10:43 am

There are 3 screws to remove (on the DS anyway):

One on the edge facing the door jamb.
One in the bottom of the handle/pocket thingy
One in the door handle/lock area.

Take out the screws
Pull the handle/lock surround off (you have to hold the handle up to remove it)
Then starting at the bottom of the door, pull outwards gently to pop the clips out.
Once all the ones at the bottom are out, lift up on the panel to clear the window lip.

This works best when the window is rolled down too.

The main difference with the passenger side is the cover for in the oh-hell handle has to be removed and that screw taken out.

azazel95 · Post by **azazel95** » June 16th, 2005, 12:44 pm

Ok, thanks.

MX-SLICK · Post by **MX-SLICK** » June 16th, 2005, 2:03 pm

if you are putting in speakers you dont need to remove the door panel. Just pop off the grill in front of the speaker...

atlantamx3 · Post by **atlantamx3** » June 16th, 2005, 3:43 pm

I would also assume that you have taken off the window crank before you go taking out screws and stuff to remove the door panel. I left that part out.

azazel95 · Post by **azazel95** » June 16th, 2005, 4:36 pm

Ok well yeah I'm just replacing the speakers so thanks for letting me know they just pop off.

Devilhog · Post by **Devilhog** » June 20th, 2005, 12:08 am

Ya im glad those things pop off, I work in construction and sometimes mud and sawdust gets behind there and wont come out