Removing Door panel and clips without messing it up

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  1. gdemopesq

    gdemopesq MOTOR CITY MAV

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    I am removing the bodyside molding and would like to know how to remove the door panels to get the bolt outs without hacking the doorpanels as the wood breaks off easily of messing up the clips for re-use? Are there any tricks to easily take the clips off?

    Any tips to get the holes filled? Can you melt in metal rod on a vertical door? Can I MIG weld the holes?

    Thanks
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    No need to remove the door panels to get the outside trim off. The outside trim can be removed without taking off the door panels. There is nothing inside the door to access in order to get the trim off.
     
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  4. gdemopesq

    gdemopesq MOTOR CITY MAV

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    Craig I want to fill the holes though. Can i do it from the outside?
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    There are no holes in the middle of the door if it is factory trim. Just need to grind off the metal tabs.
     
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    gdemopesq MOTOR CITY MAV

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    Awesome- I thought it had bolts like in the fender. Havent looked above the rear wheels-are they tabs or bolts?
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Rear quarter trim is mounted like front fenders,door only have 2 fasteners.One on inside dege of the door at rear(latch end) and one in same place at front of door,inside dege(hinge END)Rear quarter trim fasteners are accessed from inside trunk and behind rear inner side panels.
     
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    If you have the thick LDO trim, that is correct. However, the factory thin trim does have holes.
     
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    I have never seen holes on doors for the thin trim either. :huh:

    Now I am going to half to go look.
     
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    exactly where are the clips located to remove the panel, I know dumb question but i just dont understand exactly where the clips are located to remove
     
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    They are metal push clips attached to the back of the door panel around the edges.
     
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