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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Swapping interior door panels?

I got some great black vinyl ones for $31 a set and I don't know how to install them? Can anyone give me a brief run through? Thanks alot!
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Roll down the windows, take out the 3 screws that hold the armrest on, remove the 2 screws that hold the plstic panel on, remove the the plastic sliding locking tab carefully, disconnect the power door lock switch, take plastic panel off getting it around the door handle, carefully pop the door panel off by using a pitch fork style took to pop the tabs that are in the door panel from the door, carefully pull door panel up from the door at an angle from the outer door handle side.
install is reverse.

If you have manual door locks and windows, disregard the power lock swtich.
I don't know how to get the manual handle off since I have never messed with one before.

The above procedure was written from memory, so some steps might have been missed but just take your time and be careful.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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yea zepher pretty much got it right...accept you dont have to use a pitch fork style tool to pop it off...if you are careful and just use your hands or a scredriver...but i have taken my door off many times and even replaced the interior door handle and every time i just used my hands to pop it off....if you have manual windows they make a tool for taking that off...you can either buy one...but i would recamend seeing if you can borrow one from a store...auto zone may have one but idk...good luck
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Thanks guys. I went from light gray with a top red canvas material to black vinyl. Its a world of difference! I am almost done with my conversion from gray to black leather.

One last problem, the top plastic guard that is on top of the door sill doesn't really go on well, does it just pop on and off?
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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don't hold this to me but i think that it just pops on... that is why it may be going onhard but i have seen some people glue them and it turns into a mess...i would try poping it on...good luck
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Thanks guys, I should take some before and after pics. Its ridiculous how much of a difference they make. Once I install my black carpet and leather seats this thing is going to rock!
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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cool man...let me see them!
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