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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 08:57 AM
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Can someone tell me the proper way to remove the door panel without breaking the little tads at the bottom and then removing. I found the screws behind handle..
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 09:23 AM
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Here you go !!!
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 09:37 AM
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Those tabs can break, they are designed to hold the panel in. They are cheap to buy a pack at almost any auto supply store, Pep Boys, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto etc.
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RED LT4
Can someone tell me the proper way to remove the door panel without breaking the little tads at the bottom and then removing. I found the screws behind handle..
This video worked for me.

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great info, plan to take the panel off in the spring.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by p1100
great info, plan to take the panel off in the spring.
I had to take my panel off a few months ago to replace a window actuator. I bought a panel remover from a local parts store that was about $6. It was a good investment and took the panel off with ease and I did not break any of the tabs.
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