door panel removal!!

[1low_s10]

does anyone know if I need a tool to take off the door panel off a 98 s10?

[bespurcell]

It helps but, you can just use a couple screwdrivers instead or something similiar.

[87wildside]

Hammers and pry bars..........

I have no clue how the second gens come apart but ^^ that will work.

[CowardlyDawg]

Hammers and pry bars..........

I have no clue how the second gens come apart but ^^ that will work.


haha x2

should just pry off with a screw driver or something

[DMP]

Im sure theres a "how to" or something on here if you search. Basically you gotta remove 2 bolts under the armrest, remove the clip that holds the window crank on (if you have manual windows)...then if I remember correctly, the door panel should pop off.

[12sws27]

if i dont have or cant find my tool, i use a pair of needle nose with the long nose. they work good and you dont break the little plug clip things out the door panel. but if you dont have or cant afford those what Eric suggested will definitely take them off. it also helps if you heat it up with a torch. it'll practically fall off that way. but then there is still the possibility that you dont have any of those tools. then you just do what any guy would do in your situation and just grab that ***** with both hand and rip that mo fuga off.

[87wildside]

just grab that ***** with both hand and rip that mo fuga off.That's how I remove them in the junkyard.

[spideyjected]

They come off pretty good, all you need to do is grab the storage compartment and YANK! ^^^

[jspear]

Go grab a Haynes manual. It'll answer most of your questions!

[87wildside]

I think there is one screw at the bottom and one or two at the arm rest. Should be either phillips or 7mm

[Mikz86TA]

There is a single phillips holding the doorhandle cup in....remove it.
There ARE 2 7mm screws under the doors pull handle area at an upward angle....remove them.
Easiest starting place is at the top behind the outside mirror. The triabgled shaped part. Use a slim tool to pry outward but not too much.
Once that 1st white pop-pin is out, slide your fingers(careful not to slice on sharp plastic edge) or tool and work the panel away as you go.
There are those white pop-pins along the edge all the way around except for the top. Some may fall out....especially the 1st one you did.
Then angle the bottom of the panel out from the door slightly and push up. This will lift off the top section that is 'hooked' onto the top door edge. The inside felt will come out with the panel.

Install is reverse.

**helpful hint**

Install all the white pop-pins before you slide the panel back in place EXCEPT for the top one at the triangle area behind the mirror. After the rest are popped in place, use your fingers to put that white pop-pin on its holder (door panel side) (clips in) and then push it in last.

Reason = This one always pops off while manuevering the panel on and you will have to pop the panel back off if you loose it between the door and panel.

[Mikz86TA]

Oh. If you have power windows/locks, that panel pops out 1st. Pry up with fingers from the FRONT and slide forward a bit to remove.
Unplug the plugs. They are all different ly installed and easy to figure out. A sctewdriver or pick tool is usefull here.
Install it, slide the rear in place and pop the front clip in.

And, If you have manual windows, a 90* pick tool is more useful than those 'specific' removal tools. Its a horseshoe-shaped clip. Pull it out of the slots.
Install it back onto the crank handle 1st and then pop the handle back on 2nd.

[1low_s10]

the problem I have is the window crank how does that come off?do I need a tool for that?

[1low_s10]

btw I have no power stuff on mine thank god,but just need to take the window crank off to remove door panel to fix my outside door handle.

[Mikz86TA]

Read my post.
There is a hoseshoe shaped clip holding it on. There are tools but they suck. Use a 90* pick tool to hook the end of the clip and pull it out. Careful tho. They will shoot off and are hard to locate. Cup your hand around it while pulling so it doesnt shoot to oblivion.

[87wildside]

Power....FTMFW!!!!!!!

[1low_s10]

cool thanks mikz and wildside I dint mean power was bad man I just had bad experiences with power options,they are nice to have but they do cause problems l8er down the road.

[12sws27]

vehicles still come with manual windows? weird! :rolleyes:

[87wildside]

cool thanks mikz and wildside I dint mean power was bad man I just had bad experiences with power options,they are nice to have but they do cause problems l8er down the road.Some love 'em some hate 'em. I can't live without them anymore.

[Mikz86TA]

No worries.

Yeah, the power options are nice, but add weight. =)

[12sws27]

extra wieght is a good thing when hurricane season is right around the corner. you dont want you ride blowin away you know.

[1low_s10]

vehicles still come with manual windows? weird! :rolleyes:
they do when its an older vehickle.

[jspear]

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There is a hoseshoe shaped clip holding it on. There are tools but they suck. Use a 90* pick tool to hook the end of the clip and pull it out. Careful tho. They will shoot off and are hard to locate. Cup your hand around it while pulling so it doesnt shoot to oblivion.

werd! Those little bastards shoot off like crazy!

[1low_s10]

nevermind about this got it figured out.the window crank reatiner clip wasnt hard to push out,I just used a jewelers flat head screw driver and popped ot right out and now got my outer door handle mounted.I feel better.