How to remove door panel? - LotusTalk

asuen435 · 09-14-2009, 04:44 PM

I got a nasty rattle in the driver side door with the window up or down, in fact when I bang on the door panel near the power window switch area, I can reproduce the same rattle sound. So I want to pop open the door panel to see if its just something loose that needs to be tighten up... The four Allen bolts on the face of the door panel came off easy with the Allen key from the tool kit, but the screw on the lower front corner of the door panel is different & looks like a Phillips screw but the Phillips screwdriver doesn't seems to fit right, anybody have any idea what kind of tool do I need to remove this one screw? Thanks so much for your help!

TheViper · 09-14-2009, 05:09 PM

Posi drive I would guess.
Phillips are cross headed, pozi is twin cross headed at a 45 degree angle
Michael

lotusforsale · 09-14-2009, 05:57 PM

It's hardly a screw at all. You can pry out and force fit back in if need be.

The trick is once you get those, and the obvious bolts out, dealing with the little hook in the front that you can't see.

asuen435 · 09-14-2009, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys!! Yeah, my cousin also said that is a pull-out thing. Hopefully, I'll have time to give it another go this weekend! BTW, is there any way to peel back the plastic vapor barrier without cutting it open?

407Driver · 09-14-2009, 08:50 PM

Yes, the vapor barrier will come off without cutting and can be replaced using the same double sided tape it was installed with, if your careful. A #2 pozi screwdriver is a must have for you lotus tool box.....the car is loaded with pozi screws and phillips just buggers them up.

asuen435 · 09-14-2009, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the tip 407Driver, will make a stop to Sears for a #2 pozi screwdriver!

09-14-2009, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
asuen435 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7	How to remove door panel? I got a nasty rattle in the driver side door with the window up or down, in fact when I bang on the door panel near the power window switch area, I can reproduce the same rattle sound. So I want to pop open the door panel to see if its just something loose that needs to be tighten up... The four Allen bolts on the face of the door panel came off easy with the Allen key from the tool kit, but the screw on the lower front corner of the door panel is different & looks like a Phillips screw but the Phillips screwdriver doesn't seems to fit right, anybody have any idea what kind of tool do I need to remove this one screw? Thanks so much for your help!

09-14-2009, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,203	Posi drive I would guess. Phillips are cross headed, pozi is twin cross headed at a 45 degree angle Michael Attached Images __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005 Last edited by TheViper : 09-14-2009 at 05:14 PM.

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407Driver Live from the Bubble Room Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tejas Posts: 147	Yes, the vapor barrier will come off without cutting and can be replaced using the same double sided tape it was installed with, if your careful. A #2 pozi screwdriver is a must have for you lotus tool box.....the car is loaded with pozi screws and phillips just buggers them up. __________________ "Never leave well enough alone" Raymond Loewy

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09-14-2009, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,220 Images: 8	It's hardly a screw at all. You can pry out and force fit back in if need be. The trick is once you get those, and the obvious bolts out, dealing with the little hook in the front that you can't see.

09-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
asuen435 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7	Thanks guys!! Yeah, my cousin also said that is a pull-out thing. Hopefully, I'll have time to give it another go this weekend! BTW, is there any way to peel back the plastic vapor barrier without cutting it open?

09-14-2009, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
asuen435 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7	Thanks for the tip 407Driver, will make a stop to Sears for a #2 pozi screwdriver!

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