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mds2004
11-09-2004, 10:06 PM
Well it seems something is rattling in my right door panel and I want to take it apart to check it. I have searched and all I found was people asking over and over on how to remove the NBS door panels. Thanks in advance.
SLMDLT1
11-09-2004, 10:11 PM
Take out the two screws in the arm rest, take off the trim ring around the handle (3 small tabs), take out the window switches and the trim piece (or take off the crank handle if you have manual windows). Then all you do is pull around the outside and it will come off ( a panel popper comes in hand if you have one)
Toolman
11-09-2004, 10:29 PM
That is correct I might add that you have to take off the platic cover over the mirror mounts. After you get the panel loose pull the speaker wires and lift it up and out.
popknot98
11-09-2004, 10:43 PM
take off the trim ring around the handle (3 small tabs)

has any1 ever figured out a way to get thos damn things off easily?? i HATE that part of the job..
Toolman
11-10-2004, 12:16 AM
has any1 ever figured out a way to get thos damn things off easily?? i HATE that part of the job..

Yes, I use a few little screw drivers. Take my time and go around to loosen them. The clips are the worst part. :cussing:
TwoTone98Z71
11-10-2004, 02:52 AM
ever since I had mine off to tint the windows the driverside rattles worse than it ever did before
97Silverado
11-10-2004, 04:55 AM
has any1 ever figured out a way to get thos damn things off easily?? i HATE that part of the job..Butter knife. I have an old one in my toolbox for just that purpose.
Vortec350
11-10-2004, 07:07 AM
you can count on breaking those plastic tabs that hold the door panel to the door, might as well go ahead and buy some.
HHH
11-10-2004, 10:23 AM
you can count on breaking those plastic tabs that hold the door panel to the door, might as well go ahead and buy some.

Also be sure to pull the panel at different places around the door. I've seen a few break, because they pulled them from the bottom only.
mds2004
11-10-2004, 08:16 PM
Alright thanks guys, I just finished pulling it out but now its getting dark so i put it back in. Tommorow it will not be hard to pull out as I know how now. Thanks again,
Toolman
11-11-2004, 12:07 PM
Anytime, we are happy to help!!