door panel removal
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi ST,
It's a bit involved.
First the window winder (if std. windows), and lock ****, need to have their clips released using the special tool for that purpose, or a piece of cloth, or piece of dental floss.
Then the hidden screw at the inside/base of the door lever needs to be removed so the lever can be slid off the opening mechanism.
Then there are screws at the clips (1 each) on the lower front and rear edges of the panel that need to be removed.
Then the 2 screws that go through the panel at the top corners.
Now the bottom of the panel can be pulled outward to release the velcro-like fasteners across the panel's bottom edge.
Finally the panel can be lifted up to release it's upper edge that clips over the door frame at the slot for the window.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Do you happen to have the 72 Assembly Manual or Chassis Service Manual? Either of those would help.
It's a bit involved.
First the window winder (if std. windows), and lock ****, need to have their clips released using the special tool for that purpose, or a piece of cloth, or piece of dental floss.
Then the hidden screw at the inside/base of the door lever needs to be removed so the lever can be slid off the opening mechanism.
Then there are screws at the clips (1 each) on the lower front and rear edges of the panel that need to be removed.
Then the 2 screws that go through the panel at the top corners.
Now the bottom of the panel can be pulled outward to release the velcro-like fasteners across the panel's bottom edge.
Finally the panel can be lifted up to release it's upper edge that clips over the door frame at the slot for the window.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Do you happen to have the 72 Assembly Manual or Chassis Service Manual? Either of those would help.
Last edited by Alan 71; Jun 1, 2013 at 03:43 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
You do need to be careful using the tool to remove the clip for the lock ****.
The width and shape of the tool makes it easy to scratch the chrome/black trim in the area of the ****.
Regards,
Alan
You do need to be careful using the tool to remove the clip for the lock ****.
The width and shape of the tool makes it easy to scratch the chrome/black trim in the area of the ****.
Regards,
Alan
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Alan.. One tool I've used which will reduce that risk (and I suppose I should change the picture above) is the pick below. If you place a flat tip screw driver between the **** and the insulator and gently twist, you can slip the pick behind the **** and pull the clip out without damage.
Burning Brakes
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From: Winston Ga.
just a note on mine (its a 75 not a 72) there are 2 screws in either end of the door handle pull. shown on Wilcox's diagram.
I just pulled mine for the first time today to see why these things are so expensive. I guess I understand now. They are more substantial than I thought.
Cant afford more than one at a time right now but Ill be giving Wilcox a ring soon to replace my right side.
I just pulled mine for the first time today to see why these things are so expensive. I guess I understand now. They are more substantial than I thought.
Cant afford more than one at a time right now but Ill be giving Wilcox a ring soon to replace my right side.
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Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Willcox... is it Ernie?,
I've been using a loop of dental floss for years.
Once you've done it once or twice it's pretty easy to snag the clip with the floss on the first try.
I scratched my trim years ago with the tool.
So many little tricks to getting an interior apart and then back together without damaging all those fragile, costly, parts.
Regards,
Alan
I've been using a loop of dental floss for years.
Once you've done it once or twice it's pretty easy to snag the clip with the floss on the first try.
I scratched my trim years ago with the tool.
So many little tricks to getting an interior apart and then back together without damaging all those fragile, costly, parts.
Regards,
Alan
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,852
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Hi Willcox... is it Ernie?,
I've been using a loop of dental floss for years.
Once you've done it once or twice it's pretty easy to snag the clip with the floss on the first try.
I scratched my trim years ago with the tool.
So many little tricks to getting an interior apart and then back together without damaging all those fragile, costly, parts.
Regards,
Alan
I've been using a loop of dental floss for years.
Once you've done it once or twice it's pretty easy to snag the clip with the floss on the first try.
I scratched my trim years ago with the tool.
So many little tricks to getting an interior apart and then back together without damaging all those fragile, costly, parts.
Regards,
Alan
I'll have to modify that picture so that others will know the "easy" way.