The car door panel is used as a shield to protect the inside part of the car and to conceal the inner working and mechanism of the door’s other components such as speakers, door handle, lock, and window. This cardboard backed lining is secured in place with the help of few screws and plastic clamps that must be removed in order the access other components such as window switch, lock actuator and window motor and regulator. The reason a door panel is applied to the car doors is absolutely same but the process of car door panel removal may vary depending upon the vehicle’s make and model. Make sure once the door panel is removed you are storing it somewhere clean since it can easily pick up dirt and stains.
According to the experts of the largest Leyland Parts dealers, door panels are highly durable and rarely face any sort of problems. But the primary reason for putting down door panels is to access the problems going behind it.
Things you’ll need
• Set of screwdrivers
• L pick
• Small flashlight
• Ratchet
• Socket
Steps to Remove Car Door Panel
Step 1: Park your car in a safe spot.
Step 2: Now, open the affected car door.
Step 3: If the lock frame juts out of the top of the inner panel, remove it by unscrewing the screws that are holding it in place.
Step 4: Now, locate the inside door lever that is used to open the door form the inside of the car. Pull it outwards so that you can see the screws underneath the lever.
Step 5: Carefully unscrew all the screws and remove the plastic covering surrounding the door lever.
Step 6: Now, look for screws underneath the armrest that is holding it to the door. Remove the screws to disconnect the armrest from the door.
Step 7: If your windows are electric remove the wiring from the armrest by squeezing the plastic plug-ins. If your windows are not electric, remove the window crank. It might be attached to the door with screws or with the circle ring at the back of the crank (where it connects to the door)
Step 8: Now with the help of a flat screwdriver or a big flat knife, pry the bottom end of the door panel from the metal part of the door. The panel is connected to the metal part of the door with the help of several plastic grommets, start popping them one by one out of the holes so that you remove the door panel.
Step 9: Once you have popped all the grommets, pull the panel away from the door.
Step 10: Finally, pull the plastic cover away from the door so you can check the components that need repair.