Remove Door Panel Without Breaking Clips

You ll need a door panel trim removal tool available at any auto parts store for about 5 to remove them.

Remove door panel without breaking clips.

Hit subscribe for more content like this. The clips will unsnap and the panel will come right off. With the panel still pressed back remove the pin or slide back the clip. They operate like a plastic drywall anchor.

Turn the winder and watch for either a fixing pin or a bent metal clip holding it to the spindle. If there is no screw press the panel towards the door and look behind the winder to its spindle. Rivet fasteners are also popular. Don t pull at an upward or downward angle or the clips won t release the panel.

Force out a pin with a slim implement such as a knitting needle. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations. Inspect the door clips. Thanks for watching guys.

Hold the door. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. You simply stick the thin ends under. 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 any electrical connections so that you can remove the door panel. These pieces must be removed before removing the panel. Installing the door panel. Alternatively you can take the opposite tack and pound the finish nails flush to the wall with a hammer.

You can also use a small pry bar or tongue and groove pliers levering the tool against a wedge or block to protect the wall surface it s also a good idea to use a block with a hammer. Here is an upper trim piece to the left of the panel. After you have removed the panel it is important that you examine it to find any clips that may have broken in the process of removal and be sure to replace any that are broken. Pull the door panel straight out with your hands to remove it.

Remove the screw or rivet first. Most door panels will have small trim pieces located at the top of the panel at either the right or left side. Use a small screw driver or trim removal tool and detach pop off any trim pieces above the door panel. Please do your research before investing this is not considered investment a.

Part 3 of 4. You push them into place and then they expand as you drive in either a screw or a plastic rivet.