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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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I'm going to be changing out the locks and handles and will need to remove the door panels. Do these panels come off easy or are they a pita?

I'm sure there is a thread about removing them, but I had no luck with my search...
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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easy and straigt forward removal.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Trim screws, a couple of brackets, and velcro. Do you have the assembly instruction manual (AIM)? AIM has a diagram of how the panels were installed, door handle, window crank, etc.


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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Here's a neat tip on removing the window crank.

http://toolmonger.com/2009/03/03/how...-the-easy-way/
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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The door panels are easy...if you mean outer door handles that you are replacing, well thats the pain in the *** of this whole deal!

Patience, and small hands are ideal for this job. I have neither, so it was alot of fun!
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