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Originally Posted by Motorhead
R.Taylor, How hard is it to get the door panels off without screwing up either the panel or the fasteners? I remember trying to get the door panel off of my second gen and having to cut the clips.
THANKS FOR THE WRITE UP!!!
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It's really easy, They must have redesigned the panel on the 3rd gen trucks as there are no push in type clips or such. The 3rd gen door panels have hooks molded into them... Like a finger that sticks out and points downward. To remove the panel you remove the 2 small phillips screws at the bottom of the panel, The 1 big phillips screw thats right behind the door panel and a 10mm bolt that holds the door opening handle. Once that's all off you simply grab the grab handle and pull straight up, it will come up about 4 inches.. Then pull it towards you and it's off, Be careful as you only have about 5 inches of slack on the power window wiring that runs to the switch.... It's easy to unclip the power connector from the switch on the panel. The front door panels have 2 small phillips at the bottom and 2 big phillps... The second being up next to the side view mirrors. Since I had the panel off I checked all the other 10mm nuts and bolts that hold the window rails and such... A few here and there were an 1/8 to a 1/4 turn loose from the factory! So far I am pleased, It just makes it feel more solid and sound like a $52k truck should. For you cold cold weather people it may even help your cab retain heat a little better as the foil will act as a radiant barrier. My winters here are in the low 40's and summers are in the high 80's to 90's. I'm not worried about the summers as I always park it with the windows open a few inches and or the sunroof / rear slider opened a bit.... No need to bake my interior!