How to remove door panels 98 Mark VIII

[turn_on68]

I cannot remeber how to remove door panels on my Mark VIII. I know there is a screw under the window button, but I cannot find any other screw holding it. I know to go around and pop all the retaining clips but they don't want to come loose. Am I missing something?

 

[marked8]

There is one under the light cover.

 

[Lownslowlsc]

Yeah, just the bolt behind the cover under the window switches and the screw behind the light. Don't forget to remove the door handle bezel aswell.

 

[turn_on68]

Yeah, just the bolt behind the cover under the window switches and the screw behind the light. Don't forget to remove the door handle bezel aswell.

So pull out the light bulb and the screw head will be there? How do you get the door handle bezel off?

 

[marked8]

So pull out the light bulb and the screw head will be there? How do you get the door handle bezel off?

There is a writeup on that other site.

 

[turn_on68]

There is a writeup on that other site.

What other site?

 

[Lownslowlsc]

Take a flathead to pry both of them off carefully. For the bezel the tabs are at 3 and 9 oclock, same for the light cover. The screw will be on the right side, the handle bezel won't have any screws behind it. Once all that is done lift up on the door panel to "unlock" it, then pull out. Do not try and yank the panel towards you.

 

[marked8]

:slam

What other site?

 

[Lownslowlsc]

:slam

It's probably best that he doesn't know.

 

[chris2523]

It's probably best that he doesn't know.

:lol:

To remove the door panel:

1. Remove the rear view mirror mounting hole cover.

2. Pull out the inside door handle cup, and disconnect the connector.

3. Pull out the door interior lamp.

4. Behind the lamp there is a hidden door trim attachment screw. Unscrew it.

5. Remove the seat regulator control from the door trim panel and disconnect the connector.

6. Remove the outside rear view mirror control from the front door trim panel and disconnect the connector.

7. Remove the fuel filler door switch from the front door trim panel and disconnect the connector.

8. Pull out the luggage compartment lock switch and disconnect the connector.

9. Look under the armrest below the power window switches. There is a small rectangular interior colored panel. Pop this off to expose the hidden door panel attachment bolt. Remove the bolt.

10. Lift the door panel straight up about an inch. This will release the door panel. Now you can remove it by pulling it towards yourself. Remove the connections that are now visible to the speaker, door lock, power window switches, etc.

The right door is easier to remove, because it does not have as many switches. The speakers can be easily removed once you have the door panel out.

we won't tell him where it's from..

 

[turn_on68]

It's probably best that he doesn't know.

LOL, are you talking about LOD?

 

[chris2523]

LOL, are you talking about LOD?

nope. not LOD.

 

[turn_on68]

Thanks for the step by step.

 

[turn_on68]

Here is a plug under the door panel not plugged into anything?
Anyone know what this goes to?

 

[turn_on68]

Here is a plug under the door panel not plugged into anything?
Anyone know what this goes to?

I found it, it plugs into the upper door speaker which is why it didn't work.