How To Remove Upper Door Panel Ls1tech

Step 1 remove the door panel.

How to remove upper door panel ls1tech.

Watch the edge near the door to avoid damage to the trim in that area. Carefully peel back the plastic cover on the door making sure not to rip it if possible. This will disengage the clip. Remove the clip that holds the clothes hanger by pulling the center portion of the clip away from the panel.

Once you ve removed those five screws use a door panel removal tool or putty knife and work your way around the outside of the panel to release it from the plastic retention clips. Remove the screw that is located near the now exposed area of the door handle. This will allow easier removal of the door panel. Remove the cover for the side mirror access.

Once loose lift up and away from the door to remove the panel. Remove the screw from the side mirror panel and then remove the panel. Remove the screw inside the arm rest grab handle. There are some screws connecting the panel to the speaker cover.

The next screw to remove is down in the map pocket of the door. Next remove the screw from the very front underside of the armrest near where the switch panel is. Step 2 remove window regulator assembly. Pry the panel off behind the door handle using a flat head screwdriver then remove the screw behind it.

Lift up and out on the door panel to remove it. The rest of the panel is held in place by plastic clips behind the panel. Attach a couple of vise clamps to the garage door tracks just below the bearings for the second panel. Carefully peel back the plastic moisture shield away from the door skin so that you don t rip it.