Door Card Removal
 

Step by step removal of the door panel.

First there are 3 screws that need to be removed.

First is inside the door handle.
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Second 2 are under the door pull handle.

So first you must pull off the trim piece that covers the screws. Start at the bottom.
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The 2 screws are behind.
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Last thing to remove is the clip in the upper forward door. Just use a flathead screwdriver to pop it out.
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Now you just pull the door panel off. There are a bunch of clips inside and it takes quite a bit of force to get off.

Once you get it loose you will have to diconnect the cables that hook to the lock and door handle.
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Last thing holding on are the wire plugs connected to power window and locks.
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Reservered!

Do you mean the door panel?

Curious myself what this is referring to.

Yes door panel removal. I took pics. Just wondering if there was a thread up on it. Or anyone wants one.

Post the pics, I'm interested in a write up


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Updated.
Phenryiv1, Use the pics wherever you like.

Thanks for the pics - why does it say door CARD removal instead of door panel? O.o
I've never heard of this terminology

Form the other responses, I guess I'm the only one that calls them that.

probably, I really have Never heard of Anyone call the panels cards :X

Door cards are typically a fabric or leather insert or inserts in the door panels. As some cars (older, in particular) had solid inner door skins with just a "card" to accent, I can see the confusion. In most modern cars, the whole inner cover is called the door panel and accent portions that are removable or re-coverable would be called door cards.

My BRZ didn't need those other two screws taken out, only the one. The rest just pop out. FR-S differs I guess?

They are screwed into nylon nuts in the door. If you pull hard enough they might come out. lol