How to Remove Car Interior Door Panel?
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Here are the steps to remove a car interior door panel: 1. Prepare the necessary tools. First, gather all the tools required for the entire process of removing the Touran door trim panel: two flathead screwdrivers (one large and one small), a T-25 Torx wrench, and a T-30 Torx wrench. 2. Use a flathead screwdriver wrapped with soft cloth to pry off the front door triangular trim panel starting from the upper clip position, then remove the panel, paying attention to the clip positions and securing clips. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws securing the front door interior handle and the door interior handle. 4. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the clips on the front door trim panel. 5. Starting from the rear lower corner or front lower corner as indicated, pry up all seven clip positions on the front door trim panel one by one. Then, lift the front door trim panel upward in the direction of the arrow to remove the interior door panel. If any clips on the door trim panel remain stuck to the door, use a clip removal tool to extract them.
Removing door panels is something I do often. Let's start with the tools: interior trim pry bars, Phillips screwdrivers, and a T-handle socket set are the basics. There's a big difference in clip locations between German and Japanese cars. For example, Volkswagen usually hides screws in the door handle recess, while Toyota requires removing the tweeter cover first. The process can be divided into four steps: First, remove the door handle trim cover by slowly inserting the pry bar into the gap. Second, remove all visible screws at the bottom, noting that some may be hidden under rubber pads. Third, handle the wiring harness connectors by pressing the clips instead of pulling forcefully. Fourth, apply force from the bottom of the panel and stop when you hear a click. Important reminder: Have at least 10 spare clips ready, as plastic parts become brittle in cold weather. Using a heat gun while prying is more reliable.
