How To Take A Door Panel Off With Manual Windows

If you need to remove your door panels to paint them install electric power windows or put new speakers in.

How to take a door panel off with manual windows.

Diy how to remove the door panel on most 1988 89 90 91 92 93 94 chevrolet and gmc trucks and suv s. There is door handle removal tool that is needed any auto parts store should have one and they are cheap you just push it in between the handle and the panel from the long side of the handle and it will come right off. To remove a door panel use a screwdriver or a trox bit. This video should do the trick.

Use a small flat blade screw driver to depress the release latches on each of the door switches and remove the connectors. Access the door s inner parts by peeling back the plastic water shield. A door panel is used to cover the inside part of the door and hide the inner working of the door accessory s such as the window and door latch mechanisms. Start by removing the control panel and door latch with a screwdriver and disconnecting their electrical wires.

There are 12 retainer clips to disconnect four each on the left and right sides and the panel bottom. Do not pull on the trim panel or you can rip those wires right out of their sockets. Pull the trim panel free from the door. As soon as the door panel is lose you ll notice that it s still connected with wires to the door switches.

Take a firm hold of the panel and pull it straight off. Insert a flat object such as a screwdriver or putty knife between the trim panel and the door frame to pry off the panel. Then take off the rest of the trim pieces that may be concealing the panel s fastening screws and use a screwdriver to take out all of the screws holding the panel in place.