Chevy Door Removal
- To remove the door panel, take off the existing window handles and window latches first. Remove the window handle using a special tool with a pronged head. Slide the prongs under the handle base and pry upwards until the pin clip pops off. Then remove the entire assembly. Loosen any visible screws around the door handle, and pry off the plastic molding. If there are additional handles or arms attached to the door frame, pull these off as well.
- Pull-arms are the arm-rest handles on the side of many Chevy pickups. To remove these, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver. Loosen the two screws on the top inside grip of this item. Now remove the screws and pull the handle forward until in pops off. Plastic panels are also installed on the door panels. These cover the area near the windows towards the front of the vehicle in most pick ups and SUVs. Pry these off using a small pry bar with a flat head.
- A door hinge attaches the door to the frame of the car. Remove this by first opening the door. Then locate the mounting bolts and pins. Remove the door hinge pin by tapping the pin with a hammer and pushing it through the slot. Once the pin is removed, the door will slide off the hinge. However, there is nothing supporting it, so it will fall. Prop the door onto a support like a jack. Or attach the door frame to a hoist and suspend it in place while you work on the hinge.
