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2-28-2005

  S13 door panel remove HELP!!!


I need some help guys. I followed this tech article to remove door panel.

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=248028

But this piece won't come out at all. There's a small screw inside and I removed it. I tried to pull it in several different ways, but it won't even move. Actually, I had exact same problem on a junk car in the past. I had to break this piece in half to remove door panel. Any ideas??? It's really frustrating.

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even pressure. thats all you can do. keep pulling.




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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (94_240sx)


the previous owner of my car broke mine in half, but once broken it slips right out, dunno why



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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (aymaeid)


i have manual windows, so i wouldnt be able to relate, but i am pretty sure there are clips under there..just need to pull it hard..and at times you will see the clip flying out too



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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (aziankingz)


on my s13 just undo the screw and lift it out.
Then unclip the power window switch harness.
although i did pull/slide it back to front to make sure it was loose, then just grabbed the back side and pulled it out.

idk why you had a hard time with it..



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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (krazydriver)


I have the same problem with mine...i have yet to get it out...but then again i didnt try to hard, i unscrewed the screw, then tryed prying it out with a screw driver but it didnt really get out, i never tryed grabbing it...ill try again soon, was just lazy.
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There's something that we don't know what's going on. If you read the article and try to remove it, it's easy enough to understand what's going on, but something's still holding inside.
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Sewaren NJ
2-20-2007

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ok, i have this same problem but i figured out a way

Listen:

On that part that houses the controls for the power windows there is a clip on the front of it (the part closer to the hinge on the door). When you pull on it, the clip holds it in and it is a PAIN IN THE ***! Get a small flathead screw driver and slowly pry your way around the piece. Be careful around the edges, its old plastic and it can be brittle.

Once u get some room to fit the flathead, locate the clip at the front and try pushing it in and lifting the piece up. Once you see it and it is up, things will go easier. Then start prying it up and watch out on the side closer to the door panel, that can be tricky too. Just maneuver it side to side and it should brake lose.

IF THAT DOESNT WORK:

Open the door and lay down on the ground underneath it. Pull the door panel on the bottom of it and pull until you hear and feel the clips let off the door. Now look up under the door panel in the gap and you will see the annoying mother fu**ing clip that annoys us all. Also, you can disconnect the unit wiring from it to make it a little easier.

I know i write a lot, but good luck. It can be a real pain, but once you figure it out, you'll know what to do from now on.





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Sewaren NJ
2-20-2007

 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (Spiffy240)


a pic to help

good luck and if need be, ask more questions

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6-14-2007

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if ur talking about the passenger panel, there's one more screw that holds on the vertical pull handle. It held me up for a little while too.
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10-30-2003

 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (bamracing)


http://img341.imageshack.us/my...2.jpg


jiggle it a bit as you pull up. it is sitting in an aluminum strap. trying pushing on door panel.

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3-13-2007

 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (94_240sx)


There is only one way to do it...unscrew all the screw, make sure you pull out the door panel, then gently slide it towards your car, there reach down behind the door panel, pull the plug, now it should come out, because of the plug its hard to get the clip to unclip.

Below the plug is a piece of metal usually it holds the panel real tight therefore you have to slide the door panel to loosen it.


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Quote, originally posted by Spiffy240 »

On that part that houses the controls for the power windows there is a clip on the front of it (the part closer to the hinge on the door). When you pull on it, the clip holds it in and it is a PAIN IN THE ***! Get a small flathead screw driver and slowly pry your way around the piece.

I guess this is it. That clip is the problem. I took these out from a junk car and I had to break driver side switch housing.



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1. pop door panel clips
2. reach from underneath and push metal tab in on controls and push up
3. push panel up over window seam
4. unplug controls from harness

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there isnt a clip on the 91
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slide the piece backwards and lift up. I've taken that out numerous times with no problems.
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http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/253736

another door removal tutorial

Modified by vancouverbc at 4:41 PM 12/18/2007

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Quote, originally posted by Uberck »
2. reach from underneath and push metal tab in on controls and push up

Okay, this was it. You can reach it if you stick your hand. I was able to remove it without damaging it. Thanks...

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One more thing though. I took my time and was very careful, but still these tabs just broke off like this. But it should be okay and it's going to be even easier next time when I remove the door panel.


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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (vancouverbc)


Quote, originally posted by vancouverbc »
http://img341.imageshack.us/my...2.jpg

jiggle it a bit as you pull up. it is sitting in an aluminum strap. trying pushing on door panel.

Are there letters on the window switches????
Never seen them before. Mine was all gone when I bought the car.

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yep, spiffy hit the nail on the head, thats exactly what i was going to say. i didnt know that the 91s dont have that clip , interesting. i currently have my door panels out and cut into pieces



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Alright,
One more question about the door panel. What's the best way to clean the fabric? Mine is dirty and I was thinking about pressure washing(w/mild pressure) it after I apply a little bit of soap. I did that to floor mats and it really cleans up. Do you guys think it's going to work? Has anyone done it before? I don't want to mess it up.
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i dont think pressure washing is necessary, how dirty are they? i cleaned mine up by hand w/ a bucket of soap and water. that should do the trick
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2-8-2007

 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (White Comet)


Oxyclean fabric stain remover.
This stuff is AMAZING. The back seat of my s13 was so nasty when i got it, soaked it in water mixed with oxyclean and got about 3 gallons of BLACK water out of it. Then scrubbed it with the oxyclean and vacuumed some more, then rinsed it all out with the hose.
Now it looks almost new

when i cleaned my door fabric i just used a damp rag with some of the oxyclean stain remover on it. Then once they were nice and clean... i decided to reupholster them like 3 weeks later.

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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (krazydriver)


Quote, originally posted by krazydriver »
Oxyclean fabric stain remover.

Alright, that's what I wanted to know. I think Bed, Bath & Beyond has them. I'll update this thread with some before and after pics. Cool, thanks.

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are u talking about the whole door or specifically the small carpeted area on it?
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Quote, originally posted by 94_240sx »

Alright, that's what I wanted to know. I think Bed, Bath & Beyond has them. I'll update this thread with some before and after pics. Cool, thanks.

Small carpeted area. Sorry. I should have specified that.

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oh got ya, after rereading the posts thats what i thought, but i was initially confused cuz the pics had no carpet. im in teh process of redoing the carpeted area on mine
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2-20-2007

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thanks comet for the gratification

but y not just take that stupid carpet stuff off
it looks better off

just take off, clean with rubbing alcohol to get residue off, then armor all cleaning and protectant wipes/spray
http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=175775
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ive actually re-vinyled my door panels
and i take them ****s off all the time b/c i put 6 1/2 infinity speakers in there and its all connected to a 4 channel amp

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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (Spiffy240)


lol i just got around to doing the same thing. 6.5" infinity kappa's VERY NICE!!
plus the revinyling looks so much better then the fabric, and it matches my glovebox and seats better.
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3-21-2005

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What's up 94 ...those pesky clips. Mine usually pops out when I slide it back then up.



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im redoing my panels but not like the way in the link, i cut my door panels in 2
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6-10-2007

 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (White Comet)


wtf? details?
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 « Re: S13 door panel remove HELP!!! (Uberck)


write up coming soon
 

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