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NEED HELP WITH UPPER DOOR PANELS

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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From: Valparaiso, IN
Car: 89 formula 350
Engine: 5.7L (L98)
Transmission: 700R4-(shift kit,corvette servo)
Axle/Gears: borge warner-3.27
NEED HELP WITH UPPER DOOR PANELS

Can anyone explain to me how to remove the upper door plastic piece on both doors. They are loose and I want to figure out what is wrong. Has anyone had this problem with them and is there a fix for this?
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Car: 87IROC, 740iBMW, 328iBMW, 86GMC
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Re: NEED HELP WITH UPPER DOOR PANELS

The upper plastic is riveted to the door panel. Roll the window all the way down. After you've removed the arm rests, window handle (if it has one) and or the switch panel (if equipped), carefully pull the panel rivets loose from the door. Slightly tilt the bottom of the door panel up with one hand, with the palm of the other apply upward pressure to the tab that holds the top plastic rail in the door. You may need to give it a good pop of the palm to dislodge it or it may come right off. Take your time. The other side will be easier!
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Car: 89 formula 350
Engine: 5.7L (L98)
Transmission: 700R4-(shift kit,corvette servo)
Axle/Gears: borge warner-3.27
Re: NEED HELP WITH UPPER DOOR PANELS

Thanks a lot! I took the hole panel off and it actually wasn't too bad. I did find out that one of the plastic rivets is broken causing the trim piece to be loose. I guess I will have to break down and by some. Trying to keep her as perfect as possible. Thanks again for the help!
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