Removing panels

mustang70

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I need to remove a couple panels to get some work done in my car. One is the door panel. I popped the switch panel out and unscrewed the two screws behind there. I also popped the plug out of the front bottom, but it felt like something more then some clips were holding it in. What am I missing? The second one is the passenger side panel in the back. Does the bottom part of the back seat need to come out for it? If so, how does the back seat come out? TIA.
 
Is the door panel one or two pieces? It looks like it's two pieces from the inside. It still felt like it was connected around the front center though. I didn't want to pull to hard.
 
You have to pull out on the bottom as you are lifting up on the panel. It needs to be lifted up to clear the door lock. There also might be one more plastic clip on the front of the panel where the door hinges are.
 
mustang70 said:
Is the door panel one or two pieces? It looks like it's two pieces from the inside. It still felt like it was connected around the front center though. I didn't want to pull to hard.


It's one piece.

Did you pull off your speaker cover too? That will make it a bit easier when you lift up and out. There are integral "L" shaped clips on the panel that require the up and out move. Also, there is a fastener at the lower front edge of the door (the "width" portion of the door), make sure that is removed too.

You can use the link in my signature to view pictures of my door panel removed....... to give you an idea what's doing behind the panel. I have additional pictures I can email if you need them. There is also a picture of the rear seat retention clip that needs to be depressed so you can remove the rear seat (there are two of them).


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