How to Remove the Car Interior Door Panel?

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McGrace
07/25/25 12:23am
Steps for removing and installing the car door panel: 1. First, prepare the necessary removal tools. 2. Remove the two plastic rivets by first pressing the center point inward with a tool, then prying them out with scissors. Be sure to press the center point first. 3. Use the prepared tools to loosen the remaining two screws and remove them. 4. After all screws and rivets are removed, grab the door and pull it firmly towards you to detach the entire door panel. 5. Ensure all removed fasteners are kept safe to avoid losing them during reassembly. Note: During installation, first expose the small center point slightly, then press it down after installing the other parts.
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NoahLee
08/10/25 10:54am
Last time I helped a friend replace the window regulator, it took most of the day to remove the door panel. Now sharing some tips. The inner door panel is mainly secured by plastic clips, so first locate all hidden screws. Carefully pry open the small cover on the window switch panel - there are fixing screws inside. There are usually one or two more screws under the door handle, which can be removed with a T-wrench. Key point: the clips break easily, so use a dedicated plastic pry tool to slowly release them from the edge of the panel - no brute force. Even when the whole panel is loose, don't pull it directly because the window control wires and speaker wires are still connected. You need to pinch the clips on both sides of the connectors to unplug them. Remember the disassembly sequence for reassembly - I recommend taking photos to record each connector's position. After opening, you'll find the sound insulation material inside the panel is very dirty - cleaning it can actually improve soundproofing.
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MiaLee
09/26/25 7:46am
I've disassembled the door panels several times for audio system modifications. The first attempt was indeed challenging. Tools are crucial—prepare plastic pry tools and a Phillips screwdriver, and keep some new clips handy in case any get damaged during removal. Follow the steps one by one: first, pry up the small cover inside the door handle, which hides a screw. Gently pull the door edge outward with your fingers, find a gap, and gradually widen it. The popping sound indicates the clips are releasing—don't rush. Once all clips are loosened, lift the door panel upward because the bottom clips have a hook structure. Be careful not to yank the door cables; instead, unfasten the retaining clips. After removal, I realized the original wiring harness was a mess, so I took the opportunity to tidy up the cable routing. When reinstalling, remember to align the top clips first before snapping them into place. Finally, power on and test the window buttons to ensure they function properly and avoid triggering any fault codes.
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