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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Does anybody know if I have to pull the door panel off on my 99 to remove the door handle bezel? Can I just pry it off?
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Small screwdriver in slot at bottom and pry up the small plastic catch. Then pop it on off. Be easy on it!

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From the Service Manual.
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Pull the door inside handle open to access the openings to the bezel locking tabs.
Insert a screwdriver in the lower opening. Tip the screwdriver up while pulling on the bezel releasing the lower locking tab.
Insert the screwdriver in the upper opening. Tip the screwdriver down while pulling on the bezel releasing the upper and the forward locking tabs.
Grasp the bezel firmly, pull the bezel releasing the rear locking tabs.
Remove the bezel.
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Thanks for the tips on the bezel removal. They came out with ease. If I could add a note here I used a long screwdriver to pry the tabs. The door handle itself is just a bit tricky to work around, the small screwdrivers would just get hung up. I used a long but thin one and it did the trick. There is no need to apply force just a little patience finding the right "zone" 5 minutes and I was very cautious as I know how interior trim is prone to breaking.

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