How do I take the driverside door panle off of my 1999 grandam?

Answer 1

There are screws in the arm rest. That is where you start. There should be one inside the finger pocket and two under the arm rest. The are most likely the Torx variety. So you'll need a set of Torx drivers. If you're not familiar, Torx is the six pointed screw head. I think they'd be a T20, but I'm not sure. This application doesn't take much torque, so they're pretty small.

Once you have that done, you'll need to remove the window crank if you have manual windows. If you don't, the lead to the window control module has about eight inches of slack on it to allow for assembly. Don't take the module out, because in eight years, the plastic may have become brittle, and vulnerable to cracking. They're not designed to come out, only snap in for easy assembly.

Now you need to remove the "Christmas Trees" that hold the door panel onto the door. These are small plastic fasteners. The top is shaped like one turn of a wood screw (the part that goes into the panel) and the bottom is shaped like a bottle brush or a pine tree (hence the name). You can make a tool out of a small putty knife (like a 2" inch with a 1/2 inch slot cut in the middle if you're handy) or you could find a carving fork that will work almost as well. The object is to support the head of the "Christmas Tree" so it doesn't tear through the backing of the panel. Its backing is made of fiber board, which isn't much stronger than cardboard.

Start at the bottom of the pannel. Gently pull on the panel just enough to find where the fasteners are. Slide your carving fork in so the tines are on either side of the fastener (Christmas Tree). Grab the fork with both hands and pull firmly straight toward you. Don't "pry" as you're likely to bend the panel and rip the backing at the fastener head. Repeat along the bottom and the sides. There should be four on the bottom and three on both the front and the rear edge of the panel.

The top of the panel sits on the lip of the door and will life up once you've got the fasteners loose.

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Answer 2

i own a repair shop,and i,ll try and answer this without writing a book on it,there are a few hidden screws on it ,some by the door handle and so on,there will be little slots you remove and the screws are behind them, then go around the edge of the panel with a thin piece of metal and pop all the door clips loose that hole it on.as you taking it off you,ll see all the hidden screws that you need to remove it just be care full,and never yank it, pull easy ,and it should come off,be sure and remove the main door handle screws on it also ,,good luck i hope this help,s

Answer 3

ok initially do not pay interest to any of those jokers... yet when it has skill locks and homestead windows then its kinda tougher if i keep in mind suitable there's a screw holding the window and door lock button on undo them and then get a flat head screwdriver and are available out the clips on the panel commence on the bottom of the door sense its a lot less complicated to seem at do in simple terms not pop them out of the timber and if its a guide window undo the window crank and the screws on the arm relax (do this for both skill and guide doors) best of luck

Answer 4

there are screws hidden in armrest, under plastic caps etc, unscrew them
DONT PULL IT OFF, YOU MIGHT SNAP WIRES

Answer 5

im not racist but, ask a redneck that you know (if u know any rednecks at all ),, or someone you know who knows alot about automoblies