How do you remove a door panel on a Ford Taurus - Mercury Sable?

Answer 1

Removing the Door Panel

1. Remove triangle-shaped plastic cover forward of door window (speaker cover on some models) - gently pry it off
2. Remove screw from the plastic cover behind door open lever / handle
3. Remove door lock plunger. (unscrew)
4. Remove screws down inside the door pull hand-hold area
5. Look for other Phillips screws, 2 or 3, around the lower 1/2 of the panel
6. Pry hidden plastic hold down fasteners from around the edge - pull the panel away from the door and where you see it 'stuck' to the door, slide a pry tool, a stiff putty knife works well, up in that area and pop the fastener off.

Answerremove the 2 screws from the door handle and then just pull the panel, it has plastic clips inside that you just push back in to lock. AnswerFirst remove all the screws on the door panel. Then take a big screwdriver or door puller and start at the bottom and pop the 10 clips along the bottom and sides of the door. Lift the door panel up and over the handle and door lock and the top clips should come off also. Be careful as there may be wires attached to the door panel for windows and door lights. AnswerThe door panel is simply held on by some plastic clips that pop in or out of place. Remove the two black screws that hold on the panel (one on the left edge, one on the right edge. Then remove the screw at the bottom of the place where your fingers go when you close the dorr from the inside, then remove the piece of plastic trim that goes around the inside door handle. This pops out from the top of the trim piece, not the bottom. A small flathead screwdriver is all that is needed to pry up the top portion of the trim piece.

After the three screws and th trim piece is removed, you can pull gently from one of the lower corners to release the first plastic snap, just work your way around the panel till all the clips have been released.

The electrical connectors come off by pushing the small button on the top of the electrical connector then pulling on the connector to remove it from the base while pushing the button down.

AnswerIt is suggested that you first disconnect the negative battery cable.

Then look around and you will see some screws... anywhere from five to seven of them. Remove those.

There are five plastic push pins (from 2000 and on) that need to be pried loose. Use a flat pry bar and start at the bottom and pry the panel away from the door. The male part of the pin will stay with the panel, and the female part will stay in the door. Move slowly around the door and take your time. You may have to pry harder than you might expect. Be careful, as plastic gets old and brittle with time.

Disconnect the electrical connectors, and you're done.

It's pretty easy. There are 6 (if I recall) screws. Just get them out and then use a small pry bar (or butter knife) and work your way around popping out the hidden plastic fasteners. Start at the bottom right side of the panel. Don't be afraid to give it a yank.

After this is done, just lift up to release it at the top. There are two electrical connectors to unhook once the panel is loose. Install in reverse order, beginning with top first.

goto your local library and find a manual. It will show you where all the clips and screws are. After that you just have to pop the clips off gently but firmly so you minimize damage to them.

Answerhey i just dismantled my door panel for my 97 Ford Taurus because i have to change my window motor. It pops right off,it's only being conected by plastic fasteners and if you ruin any of the fasteners you can buy them at an auto part store.You can just use a flat head screwdriver, put it in between the panel and the actual door and push forward or towards you and it should pop right off

Get a flathead screw driver and a cloth. Cover the screwdriver with the cloth, and gently go around the outside of the panel, insert the screwdriver behind the panel and gently pop out the retaing clips. The plastic clips do brek easy so you have to be as firm, yet careful as you can.

Answerbelieve it or not, they just pop off. they are held on by ittle plastic buggers that look like screws. make sure to unscrew everywhere that has one, then it just pops right off. be careful, the plastic holders are easy to snap and strip.