How to remove door panel
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Duvall, WA
You can get one of those clip removing tools for the door lock and window crank at the local auto parts store. That makes it a bit easier. The locking clips can be removed with a standard screw driver too but it takes some finagling. Once you get the windown crank and lock **** off, it's just a matter of removing all of the screws (including the door pull) and it should come off pretty easily.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Redondo Beach, California
The standard tool that is sold by Corvette parts houses is actually a little bit too wide to use on the Corvette door panel. I used my grinder to narrow the tool. If you're going to remove the window crank (if you don't have electric windows) or the door lock ****, etc. you might consider just ordering a new door lock **** just to see how it is attached. (The little door lock **** is not really that expensive.) Once you know how it is attached, getting it loose is much easier!!!! The window crank attaches exactly like the door lock ****.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 275
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From: NY
Originally Posted by mareze
I have a "69" and I need to remove the door panel, is there a special tool needed? Is there a book I can get to help me with this project?
Thanks
Marie
Thanks
Marie
Last edited by sjr1971; Jul 29, 2005 at 08:53 PM.
