Door Card Removal

[Norkoastal]

Originally Posted by nashsnazzy

Is there no vapor barrier behind the door panel / card? If there is can someone tell me what sort of adhesive is used?

There is and the adhesive is butyl im guessing..

[Daless2]

Nice write-up!

Thanks for posting it.

[nashsnazzy]

Originally Posted by Norkoastal

There is and the adhesive is butyl im guessing..

Boo, is there an easy way to get that off and not get high as a kite?

[-max-]

There is a layer of clear plastic with the normal black goo sticking it on.
Just pull it off fast and it comes off pretty easy. Got it all off and did not use anything.

[Norkoastal]

Originally Posted by -max-

There is a layer of clear plastic with the normal black goo sticking it on.
Just pull it off fast and it comes off pretty easy. Got it all off and did not use anything.

Yup the sticky goo pulls off better with a nice tug.. Didnt notice any noxious fumes from the goop..

[nashsnazzy]

Oh that is so great to hear. I'll order some CCF and get ready to do my door speaker install.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Guff

I've always called them Door Cards. I know that Edd China calls them cards as well, so

Nice writeup!

Move to the DIY section?

[slizoth]

Excited to use this technique to install Dynamat on the doors.

[abutterman]

Originally Posted by -max-

Step by step removal of the door panel.

First there are 3 screws that need to be removed.

First is inside the door handle.


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.

The 2 screws are behind.

Last thing to remove is the clip in the upper forward door. Just use a flathead screwdriver to pop it out.

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.


Last thing holding on are the wire plugs connected to power window and locks.

Just out of curiousity, when you pull the silver part off from the door handle and take the screws out, does the black padding come off as well?

[Pandle]

Originally Posted by abutterman

Just out of curiousity, when you pull the silver part off from the door handle and take the screws out, does the black padding come off as well?

No. Anyway I'm having trouble getting the actual panel off. I've removed the silver trim and the 3 screws plus the plastic piece near the front of the door but I just can't get it off. Is there a certain spot I should start at? Possibly a video tutorial or a picture of what it should look like where you start pulling it off at?

[Cade01]

Anyone have a picture of the whole door right after panel removal? I would like to see how much plastic is on there. Is everyone putting the plastic back on the door when finished, if so how?

[-max-]

Originally Posted by Pandle

No. Anyway I'm having trouble getting the actual panel off. I've removed the silver trim and the 3 screws plus the plastic piece near the front of the door but I just can't get it off. Is there a certain spot I should start at? Possibly a video tutorial or a picture of what it should look like where you start pulling it off at?

Where every you can get a grip. Just give it a sharp pull. If that doesnt work, pull harder. Repeat.

[Fever]

Originally Posted by Pandle

No. Anyway I'm having trouble getting the actual panel off. I've removed the silver trim and the 3 screws plus the plastic piece near the front of the door but I just can't get it off. Is there a certain spot I should start at? Possibly a video tutorial or a picture of what it should look like where you start pulling it off at?

Here's a cheap tool that will help pop the plastic plugs out.


Or the link to it because I don't think the image insert worked for me.
http://http://imgur.com/wm4v93C

Edit: The link may not work either, it's a panel pry tool, can be found at any automotive shop.

[Minovsky]

Originally Posted by -max-

Step by step removal of the door panel.

First there are 3 screws that need to be removed.

First is inside the door handle.


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.

The 2 screws are behind.

Last thing to remove is the clip in the upper forward door. Just use a flathead screwdriver to pop it out.

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.


Last thing holding on are the wire plugs connected to power window and locks.

How do you take of that silver trim piece on the handle???