Door panel removal

Tiny
1995HARLEY
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My door was hit I need to take the panel on the passenger side off so I can hammer out the dent enough so the lock and window works. I can repair the the out side handle? I found one small panel that exposed a screw but I cannot find any others.
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Thursday, July 6th, 2017 AT 7:58 AM

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Tiny
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There are only a few screws rest are shown which are pulled out you can use a tool for it then panel lifts up and away.
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Thursday, July 6th, 2017 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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I tried with a tool to take the panel but it felt to me I still had a screw holding it. The pictures you sent only show the one screw. Sincerely, Tom
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Thursday, July 6th, 2017 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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It may be the armrest clips re read instructions for removal you may have to pull on those.
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Thursday, July 6th, 2017 AT 12:01 PM
Tiny
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How do you take the arm rest off the panel of a my car? I tried with a screw driver I left little smudge marks. Any way more help please?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The panel, has a door pull and an arm rest, the arm rest is attached from the back.

Here is a guide that will help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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How do I remove the drivers door panel on my car listed above it is the CXL model?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Use a J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover to aid in the removal of the side door trim panel.
After releasing all the retainers along the outer perimeter of the door trim panel, hold the panel away from the door and lift up on the panel to disengage the two clips that anchor the armrest into the door sheet metal.
Disconnect the inside door handle linkage.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)

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