This is two parts. First, how to remove the panels. Then, I'm open to advice.

PANEL REMOVAL

I have a Helms manual but I did not find it very helpful. So I thought I would post the process with some pictures.

1. Pull the inner door latch handle and remove the Phillips screw behind it.

2. Using a small flat-tip screwdriver with tape over the end, pry loose the door latch surround case. Once loose, turn it slightly and it will slip over the handle and off.

3. Using the same screwdriver pop off the caps at both ends of the inner door grip. Remove the Phillips screw behind each cap. When done, do not attempt to remove the grip as it stays attached to the door panel.

4. Using a proper trim removal tool, pop the six hidden white clips holding the door panel in place. I used an inexpensive trim tool I already had (about $2) designed to remove GM trim clips, I think. It was a K-D No. 431. It worked great with no damage to any clips.



5. The final clip, a black visible one in the corner near the outside mirror, popped off on it

 

Off topic here but in looking at the helms manual it appears that i don't need to remove the entire panel to get to the bolts that hold the side mirrors in place. Is this true?

 

You should only have to remove the black plastic cover on the inside of the door.

 

ooppps wrong car....hahaha...idoit. sorry

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by turbo_pwr
[B]Off topic here but in looking at the helms manual it appears that i don't need to remove the entire panel to get to the bolts that hold the side mirrors in place.

 

Does anyone have a picture of the rear of the oem tweeter pod area - inside the door im talking ,so the pic would be of the rear of the tweeter where the screw goes in - (ideally on a 2002, but all years are probably the same)? I bent my metal part and I have to turn the car back to stock and need to know how it went together. Thanks!

 

you just saved me a lot of hassle with this thread... i just got my APR Formula GT3 mirrors in and i was a lil worried about how to pull the door panel off without braking it.. thanx for the help and the insite guys. ill post pics of the install here if its ok with you... ill deffinately get some pics of the inner door by the mirror anchors..

 

Search FTW

Glad the thread helped.

 

Thanks for the how to! I just bought some DB6500s and plan on installing them when I have some free time. This and the post London sent me should get me on the right track.

 

be careful with the plastic on the left and right side of the panel. It can crack easily.