How To Use Door Panel Clips

If you are repairing any other parts of the door such as a window motor make sure that you purchase this ahead of time also.

How to use door panel clips. Removal of the door panel. Then pop loose the door panel clips by using a broad blade screwdriver or u shaped clip lifter tool. You should put your car into park and turn the engine off. When i use the original holes i do that a lot i eyeball the locations with the new panel screwed to th door.

They are used to hold onto the door panels on dashboards some covers in the engine. I use about 1000 clips a year and been at it over 40 years. Plastic door panel clips. For best results use the proper tool to remove panel clips.

In order to change the panels the storm screen door comes with a number of clips which you can use to hold the panels onto the door securely. It is best to park the car in a shaded area as you will be. A storm screen door can come with panels of glass and screen which are interchangeable allowing you to get the best out of your door whether the weather is warm or cold. All carmakers use plastic panel clips also known as snap in retainers to hold.

As long as you don t waller the holes to big you will be fine. To remove the door panels you need to remove the armrest window crank door handle and any other hardware first. Panel clips are used to hold door and splash panels in place and it s important to use the right tool to remove and reinsert them or they can get destroyed. Panel clips usually work like drywall fasteners in that they expand to behind the panel to hold it in place.

With the door panel removed now is a good time to lubricate and make any necessary repairs to the window and door mechanisms.