How do I remove a door panel from a Grand Am?

Answer by  NateB (571)

Typically there are screws on the bottom and both sides of the panel. Sometimes they have little covers on them and are not easy to spot. Remove the screws and then slide the panel upwards and out at the same time.

Answer by  McCheese (1248)

If you can believe it, door panels on Pontiac Grand Am models snap on and off. You may want to get a small wedge in order to slowly pry the snaps off, because the plasic gets brittle after a while. Be very careful when working with older cars, you don't want to break the plastic pieces.

Answer by  Doug77 (1433)

Remove the screws holding on the arm rest and look for any screws holding on any door pockets/speaker screens. Use a medium screwdriver to pry the lower corner of the panel away from the door metal. Once a few push pins come out, pull the all bottom and side pins. Push straight up to remove the top hooks.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well to remove most door panels start by removing the screw holding on things like the armrest and any switches. Then remove the actual panels by prying the edges up to release the clips. This can be done wit ha screwdriver or a special panel removal tool.

Answer by  carguy12 (136)

You will have to remove the arm rest ( if applicable ) and purchse a door panel tool, they remove the little buttons without breaking them. That should allow you access to the inside of your door.

Answer by  kennethjgoodson (4903)

There should be a screw by the door handle and then the screws that run on the bottom would have to come out. There may also be clips that are there as well and you will have to slide the panel to get them out but then you just slide the panel around the handle and it is off.

Answer by  Allstar (2071)

Open the door and look at the bottom of all the surfaces. You'll find at least one hole in which is a screw. Remove all the screws you can find and then tug at the door panel. It's on friction fasteners and should pop off. Don't rip it off because it might be connected by the window or lock switches.

Answer by  turborotary91 (256)

if there are any screws in the arm rest and interior handle remove them.then push the panel back away window crank "manual" and push metal clip off"scissors work"or for auto just take a flat blade screw driver and push between panel and doorthen pry it off.only plastic clips holdit on.

Answer by  HelpfulAndy (1107)

First, have a look around the edges of the panel. You'll see plastic inserts that are hiding the screws. Take a flat edge and pop these plastic covers out of place. Next, unscrew allow the screws. There should be 8 of them. Remove the door handle. It should have two screws. Then pop the whole panel off.

Answer by  les59 (852)

There should be some screws in the corner of your door panel. They may be plastic pop out rivets or they may be metal screws. You need to remove these.

Answer by  gusisonfire (16)

Remove the screw holding on things like the armrest and any switches. Then remove the actual panels by prying the edges up to release the clips. This can be done with a screwdriver or a special panel removal tool.