How To Take Off Door Panel

In the video 1a auto shows how to remove or replace the interior door panel trim on your vehicle.

How to take off door panel.

Then pop loose the door panel clips by using a broad blade screwdriver or u shaped clip lifter tool. Use a scrap 2 by 4. Grab the door panel at the. To remove the door panels you need to remove the armrest window crank door handle and any other hardware first.

Carefully lower the door. Remove plastic fascia pieces there could be a series of plastic fascia pieces that need to be removed which house the. Remove the fastening screws from the panel. How to remove a door panel 1.

In 4 or 5 spots leave a high spot. Pulling the door panel off 1. Pry off any screw covers from the door panel with a screwdriver. My theory is that if you don t leave too much meat behind from the panel you ll be able to grab the tabs you left behind with a vise grip and especially on the end grain bust it out.

Look for small round plastic pieces that are the. Use a screwdriver to take out all of the fastening screws from the door. Using a jig saw cut the panel as close as you can get to the inside edges of the frame without cutting into the frame. Depending on the year of your caravan it may have a screw in the middle of the top of the knob and you may have to pop off the center molding cover or the handle may pop off the spindle by prying it straight off at the top of the knob.

If the window is manual remove the window crank handle. You need to remove the door panel for a number of differen. Raise the garage door and disconnect the power to the automatic garage door opener if applicable. With the door panel removed now is a good time to lubricate and make any necessary repairs to the window and door mechanisms.

Open the door of the panel you want to remove and roll the window all the way down.