Door panel

[78GMC SIERRA CLASSIC]

Could someone please tell me how to remove the window crank and door panel. Also is it possible to do the door panel in just a plain sheet of plasticy type material minus the arm rest and such? i just want to make my truck simple

[Orange77]

your gonna need to get a door/window handler remover tool to remove them, its the easiest way to do it and not mess up any part of your door panel http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...mString=search make sure the window is down when you start and use the V looking side to pop the clip off of the window handle it is parallel with the handle so it could be on either side probably on the opposite end of the handle. make sure u dont lose them or youll have to get replacement ones at your parts store. then remove the screws that hold the arm rest in and take that off. then take the rest of the screws that hold the panel on. you can take the weather stripping on the panel off since its clipped on and thats what the other end of the tool is for but you have a chance at breaking the clips on the panel so just stick your fingers on top of the window while its down and pull it up while moving it forward and pulling the door handle on the inside to slide it off. then reverse to put it back together. any questions class??? lol let me know if this helps tried to replay how ive done it many times in my head might have missed something hopefully you all correct me if im wrong.

[nbpro]

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[78GMC SIERRA CLASSIC]

could i just use two screw drivers? or possibly make a tool similar? or is there anything special about that tool?

[nbpro]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

There are tools for removing window cranks and panels. I have used a paper clip straightened with a small hook on one end held with pliers, Push the door panel in at the crank and you will see the retainer clip. Hook the clip with the straightened paper clip and pull the clip from the handle, Be careful cause this clip can fly out getting lost.

There are a couple screws holding the arm rest in place, Remove them and slide a putty knife between the door and panel prying out. Work your way around the panel and this will pull the plastic clips from the door. With the window down slide the panel up-ward to un-hook it from the top of the door.

Replacement window crank and door panel clips can be found at your local chain auto parts stores in the "Help" section should you loose or damage any.
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[Adams74Chevy]

Surprised noone memntioned the poor man's method: Slip a shop rag between the crank and the panel and work the rag around it like your polishing the shaft and it will pop the clip off.