is it neccessary to remove the handle/door lock console before u actually take out the entire panel or can i just take off the whole panel with the handle/door lock console intact? Also about how many wires are back there that I have disconnect? Thanx.

 

there is a miniature flap that hides a screw behind the lever you use to open the door. open it, and take that screw out, and then take that plastic piece out. pull from the bottom of the panel, apart from the door, and you'll feel the plugs pop out...do this around the edges of the door panel...then, slide the panel with force, yet gently towards the back of the car, until the front of the panel is a bit past your rear side mirror. lift up. remove 1 set of wires connected to power window consoul, and be sure not to lose the little tag/door holder plastic pieces that slide on the backside of the panel, as you will need to put those back between the panel and the door itself, when you put it back on......

"well how do i put it back on?"
the same way you got it off..... level it about to where the side mirror is, push down, besure not to tear or rip the top of the door panel apart. look to see that it is connecting where it is supposed to be up on the top. slide it towards the front. use the palm of your hand to hit in the spots where those plastic guys are to keep the panel on the door, replace plastic, replace screw... thats it!


[Modified by Bozotk, 4:02 PM 8/29/2001]

 

There are three screws you have to remove

1) the door handle
2) the door cup (the one you use to close the door with)
3) below the your mirror on the inside is a plastic screw

Yes, you do have to remove the handle/door lock console to remove the door panel.

There are TWO harnesses to unplug (windows & mirrors)
THREE if you have a small tweet on your door panel


^---- like he said


[Modified by tuphatt, 4:03 PM 8/29/2001]

 

oops, forgot to mention those!!

 

when u remove the door handle/lock console, is there a wire to unplug?

 

Work on passenger side first
less wires-less switches ect.

 

Yes there are wires you need to unplug: the wire connecting to the tweeter, the connector to the power mirror, the connector to the power window, and finally the conector to the power lock.