How Do You Take A Door Panel Off

Disassembling the door panels may be necessary for adding upgraded speakers or an alarm system to repairing the window regulators or automatic door locks.

How do you take a door panel off.

You need to remove the door panel for a number of different repairs. There are snaps on all three sides of the panel. These pieces must be removed before removing the. Place the common screwdriver at the top of the panel in between the door panel and the door.

Slide the screwdriver down until it contacts the snap and pry the snap out of the recess in the door. Most door panels will have small trim pieces located at the top of the panel at either the right or left side. Here is an upper trim piece to the left of the panel. Remove small trim pieces.

Use a pair of pliers to get a good grip on the latch and then gently but firmly pull the latch away from the panel. You need to remove the door panel for a number of differen. Remove the door panel using the common screwdriver. Use a pair of pliers to pull the door latch off of the panel.

1a auto shows you how to remove or replace the interior door panel trim on your vehicle. Use a small screw driver or trim removal tool and detach pop off any trim pieces above the door panel. The door latch is also held in place by small plastic clips that can make it difficult to remove by hand.