OK i have recieved my new door panels they look just like the oringnals, but still to cold here to put them on. my question is how does the two chrome strips on each panel come off, i need to take them off my old ones and reinstall them on my new ones. Thanks for any info.
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never done this , but I think they just clip on from the back side? with speed nuts , maybe? I bet it will be obvious when you take the old off the doors....
They have small tabs on the back that are bent over to hold them on. Usually you have to drill holes for them in the new panels. I never had much luck trying to poke them through without drilling small holes....
...thoughts of Basic Instinct just ran through my mind...
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Be very cautious when when bending the spade tabs as they may weaken. I remember taking mine apart several years ago to install new carpet and to paint the panels. I just remember thinking at the time that I hoped they would unbend and then rebend etc. without breaking. I know a couple of them where getting a bit "worn" in the process...
I used the drill, just did not push hard, the friction heats up the plastic and it almost melts thru with a nice clean hole....and yes, it is tabs that are "carefully" bent over to hold it in place.
