How To Remove Door Panel Clips

Pulling the door panel off 1.

How to remove door panel clips.

All parts as well as the window sealing rail need to be removed from the panel and cleaned of the old glue remains before re gluing with fresh glue. Look for small round plastic pieces that are the. Use a large flat head screwdriver to firmly pry out the metal retaining clips from the back side of the door panel. Re attach clips to frame.

To remove the door panels you need to remove the armrest window crank door handle and any other hardware first. Pry off any screw covers from the door panel with a screwdriver. Then pop loose the door panel clips by using a broad blade screwdriver or u shaped clip lifter tool. Those and the plastic clips can be removed without breaking them.

It actually makes the door panel removal easier since all the plastic tabs remain in the door frame. Follow this action around the bottom of the door until completely released. Remove the screw or rivet first. With the door panel removed now is a good time to lubricate and make any necessary repairs to the window and door mechanisms.

Line up clips slots. It may sound like you are breaking something when you pry out the metal clips. They should pop out with moderate force. Use a screwdriver to take out all of the fastening screws from the door.

One tool you will need is the panel clip remover pliers which are like regular pliers only with flat surfaces to get under the heads of the really big clips. Remove the fastening screws from the panel. You push them into place and then they expand as you drive in either a screw or a plastic rivet. You simply stick the thin ends under.

Use a screwdriver or door panel removal tool and wedge it in between the panel and the door. Line up rubber seal. You ll need a door panel trim removal tool available at any auto parts store for about 5 to remove them. This will release pop the plastic clips holding the panel to the door.

Try to avoid using excessive force to prevent from cracking the plastic door panel.