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2012 Door Panel Removal ??

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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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Default 2012 Door Panel Removal ??

Just wanted to run this past the experts before I break something. Going to tint the windows and want to pull the door panel off to get the tint way down inside the door.

I see the "fake" torx screws and the plastic expansion parts they pug into and got them out. Looks like a hidden screw under the interior door open handle. What other hidden screws or clips are there? Most every panel I have ever taken apart before had some sort of spring clip that either pulled straight out or lifted up, anything like that?

I'm sure this is a simple solution just didn't want to start pulling on things and learn the hard way!!

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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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On a 2009 - which I assume is the same.
You pop out the power windows switch panel.
Remove the screw behind the door lever
The screws on the bottom you unscrew and remove - then the plastic clips will come out.
Then you just push the panel up
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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There's 6 plastic torx and one Phillips head behind the door handle. Pop off the round cover and you'll see it. Then slide it up.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Got it thanks !!
I would have busted something for sure if I didn't ask.
Once I removed the torx screws, Phillips and the triangular piece at the front it was still attached. Like you guys said "LIFT IT UP" and it unhooks from the back. Had I pulled as per usual I would have broken a couple of those tabs for sure!

Once I saw how it was held on I wasn't sure how the heck I was going to align all those tabs and get the panel back on?? Got lucky and it lined right up :-)

Thanks again for the tips
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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That's what forums are for. Glad it all worked out.
 
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