[DML] Re: Lower door panel removal

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Typically there are 2 10 mm bolts holding the pull handle. You reach
them from above and you can get a fairly straight shot at them. I use
a long extention and a socket. If they are not bolt heads but in fact
screws then you can guess they are not origional hardware. You can
have someone help you by holding the lock release lever up while you
go after the foward screw. After removing them replace them with
correct hardware. My guess is they are sheet metal screws, once you
get them loose they should come out easily. If the window came off the
track you probably need to repair the front nylon with a rivet.
Contact Rob Grady for his procedure on how to repair and reinstall the
window. You also probably need a bunch of velcro to prevent the glass
from getting scratched. While inside the door it is a good idea to at
least check all of the lock adjustments and clean the door switch. I
also like to clean the inside of all the loose parts that will just
rattle around and make sure the drains are clear. Be very careful with
all the sharp edges, you may want to cover them with some tape to
prevent injury.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "usndmc" <usndmc@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm having a difficult time removing the lower door panel (passenger 
> side). I've removed the upper panel, removed the screws that secure 
> the lower panel to the door, removed the plastic infill around the 
> door release and lock handles and the blank plate (where mirror 
> switch is on other side), and popped the fir tree clips out. I was 
> able to remove one of the two screws securing the grab handle 
> brakcet, the one towards the back of the car, but the one towards 
> the front of the car is directly under the door lock switch and I 
> c








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