Sealing door panels

AUFlyGirl · 04-01-2003, 05:11 AM

Hey, I'm thinking about taking off my door panels to seal around the door handle. I'm tired of it being a "fresh air vent" as Saturn bills it. I don't like cold air finding it's way into my car during the winter! Thought I'd check with you guys to see if anyone had any suggestions about getting the door panels off without breaking all the clips or whatever the hell else holding it on. Figured I'd better be safe than sorry...

whisper · 04-02-2003, 07:44 AM

hmm let me think...its almost second nature to remove door panels.. so dont know if i can remember how many screws...
there are two screws in the armrest/door cup area.. remove those

remove the power door lock switch.. using a thin screwdriver.. carfully prying from the top ..and unplug it

remove the one screw from the iner door handle..and slide the door handle forward.. it should now be loose, held only by the lock rods

looking threw were the power lock switch was..remove the 2 lock rod clips
(putting them back can be a pain) the iner door handle can now be removed

check the L and R bottom corners of the door pannel the might be 1 or 2 screws.. depending on the year.. remove thoes

on sc theres a push pin on the outer edge of the door pannel

oh yea... i forgot you have to pop the rear view iner cove off

now if you have all the screws off you can remove the door pannel..
Very important .. the door panel comes off by lifting up on it ... grab the armrest/door cup and lift straight up..dosnt take mutch efort