Door panel removal

TSCAVE

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2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE
6 CYL
40,000 MILES

How to remove door panel? I tried but cannot find all screws and cannot get plate for power windows off.

Saturday, January 8th, 2011 AT 2:05 AM

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HMAC300

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There should be screws in armrest, remove that and maybe remove inside door handle. Put a screwdriver around the edges and pry it and the door panel should come off. There are plastic clips all around the panel that hold it in.

Here is a guide that will help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 1:58 AM

TSCAVE

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I have a problem with the plate of the power windows. I cannot get it off. Also inside the door sent for defogging window there is no screw that I can find.

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Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 AT 8:15 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I believe both are clipped into place. Check that, carefully, to see if it is what holds them. Gently pry on them (do not over force) and they one side should pop up and the other will be on a hing.

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Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 AT 8:15 PM (Merged)

CHARLIEGHILL

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I need to know how to remove the front driver side door panel. I need to change the window control motor.

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Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 AT 8:15 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Remove the arm rest. Behind plugs, you will find the bolts holding thing together. Once the bolts are out, you will then need to unclip the panel from the door itself. Be careful doing this because the clips can break.