how do i get my door panel off - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

madwilly814 · 08-18-2002, 05:54 PM

to start off.... yes i already searched for this.. and came up empty handed.

I am putting infinity reference 6.5 speakers in the doors of my 96 SE, and I dont know how to get the door panels off so i can put them in.  i got the plug on the outer upper part of the door, the 3 screws on teh bottem, and the one screw by the door handle.... what do i do next? does it just pop off?

SimpleS14 · 08-18-2002, 06:24 PM

hey I got infinity speakers in my car also  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'>

As for the door panel, you remove the screw at the handle and the one where you power window and door locks are.  Actually its under a cover in that ditch by those controls....did that make any sense?  Ok, now remove all the screws at the bottom and some where close to the top edge of the door is one of  those clips....I popped it out with a flat head.  Now you have to pop out the ring or tirm around the door handles and the trimming that hold the power window and lock control....you have to disconnect them to get this part free.  Now you have to pull with some force on both sides tell you heard a pop, once you do that begin to move the panel in a upward position....basically play around with it until you get it out.

It's not that hard and there might be some steps you can skip.

-E- · 08-18-2002, 06:37 PM

this what I got from the chilton manual

1 Open the door fully.
2 Remove the inside handle escutcheon.
3 Remove the pull handle.
4 If so equipped, remove the power window switch trim and switch assembly.
5 If applicable, disconnect the switch assembly wiring harness.

The door panel is held in place by several clips. Use a door panel clip removal tool to avoid damaging the clips, door panel or door.

6 Carefully pry the door panel from the door.
7 Lift the door panel straight up to release it from the lip at the top of the door.

To install:

8 Replace any damaged clips.
9 Position the door panel on the door frame and ensure that the panel fits over the lip at the top of the door.
10 Align the clips with the holes in the door and, using your fist, tap the door panel into place.
11 Connect the switch assembly wiring harness, if so equipped.
12 If applicable, install the power window switch trim and switch assembly.
13 Install the pull handle.
14 Install the inside handle escutcheon.

madwilly814 · 08-18-2002, 10:32 PM

do i just pop off the door handle piece? along with the vent?
i dont wanna break this... and i got everything else but this off.

kanekz · 08-19-2002, 02:42 AM

No need to take out the vents.  Now which door handle piece are you talking about?  There is a screw behind the handle that you must unscrew to out the piece.  Just pop it off.  

Now maybe you are talking about the trim on the door handle?  Well you dont need to take that off.

dr2if4ta0sx · 08-19-2002, 03:28 AM

heard of "TECH TALK" <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

08-18-2002, 05:54 PM	#1
madwilly814 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	to start off.... yes i already searched for this.. and came up empty handed. I am putting infinity reference 6.5 speakers in the doors of my 96 SE, and I dont know how to get the door panels off so i can put them in.  i got the plug on the outer upper part of the door, the 3 screws on teh bottem, and the one screw by the door handle.... what do i do next? does it just pop off? __________________ >Super Black '96 5-speed >Kenwood/Infinity Audio >16"x7" Motegi MR7's wrapped in Nitto NT450's >SE Spoiler >Tanabe Super Down Precedo's >'92 Mirage Hatchback >13" Silver Wheel Covers >Rancid Sticker on Rear Window >4G63 Engine Swap, coming in 2009

08-18-2002, 06:24 PM	#2
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey I got infinity speakers in my car also  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'> As for the door panel, you remove the screw at the handle and the one where you power window and door locks are.  Actually its under a cover in that ditch by those controls....did that make any sense?  Ok, now remove all the screws at the bottom and some where close to the top edge of the door is one of  those clips....I popped it out with a flat head.  Now you have to pop out the ring or tirm around the door handles and the trimming that hold the power window and lock control....you have to disconnect them to get this part free.  Now you have to pull with some force on both sides tell you heard a pop, once you do that begin to move the panel in a upward position....basically play around with it until you get it out. It's not that hard and there might be some steps you can skip. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-18-2002, 10:32 PM	#4
madwilly814 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do i just pop off the door handle piece? along with the vent? i dont wanna break this... and i got everything else but this off. __________________ >Super Black '96 5-speed >Kenwood/Infinity Audio >16"x7" Motegi MR7's wrapped in Nitto NT450's >SE Spoiler >Tanabe Super Down Precedo's >'92 Mirage Hatchback >13" Silver Wheel Covers >Rancid Sticker on Rear Window >4G63 Engine Swap, coming in 2009

08-19-2002, 02:42 AM	#5
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No need to take out the vents.  Now which door handle piece are you talking about?  There is a screw behind the handle that you must unscrew to out the piece.  Just pop it off.   Now maybe you are talking about the trim on the door handle?  Well you dont need to take that off. __________________ Blitz!!

08-18-2002, 06:37 PM	#3
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 43 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this what I got from the chilton manual 1 Open the door fully. 2 Remove the inside handle escutcheon. 3 Remove the pull handle. 4 If so equipped, remove the power window switch trim and switch assembly. 5 If applicable, disconnect the switch assembly wiring harness. The door panel is held in place by several clips. Use a door panel clip removal tool to avoid damaging the clips, door panel or door. 6 Carefully pry the door panel from the door. 7 Lift the door panel straight up to release it from the lip at the top of the door. To install: 8 Replace any damaged clips. 9 Position the door panel on the door frame and ensure that the panel fits over the lip at the top of the door. 10 Align the clips with the holes in the door and, using your fist, tap the door panel into place. 11 Connect the switch assembly wiring harness, if so equipped. 12 If applicable, install the power window switch trim and switch assembly. 13 Install the pull handle. 14 Install the inside handle escutcheon.

08-19-2002, 03:28 AM	#6
dr2if4ta0sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 45 Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	heard of "TECH TALK" <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>