Removing Driver's side Front Door Panel

[bj70alex]

Question to experts,

Are there any tips on removing the front driver's side door panel besides of course, removing the small screw where the door handle is?

Thanks,
Alex
85 BJ70
93 FZJ80

 

[NorCalDoug]

It might help to remove the 3 other large screws

There's one screw on the under the top part of the door-pull handle and two screws under the arm rest. You'll need to pry the top of the arm rest off with a large flat-blade screwdriver.

Once you remove these three screws, the only thing holding the panel on are the round plastic clips.

 

[Doc]

Most auto-parts stores sell a tool that you can use to remove the platic clips holding the door panel to the metal without just ripping them out.

I've only ever had 3-4 clips break, but it might be worth the $5 the tool costs.

 

[PHAEDRUS]

buy the tool,
you will use it
trust me on this one I have a full set, doesnt hurt that I run a body shop but seriously good tool to have in the box.
Dave

 

[cruiserdan]

If you do not use the clip tool you risk breaking the fiber board panel, not just the clips. (Don't ask me how I know, 'K?)