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# Door Panel and Window Removal

This tutorial shows you how to remove the door panel and windows in order to install the following items:

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[Soft Closing Doors (MARK 3)](/evoffer-installation-guide/model-3/soft-closing-doors-mark-3.md)
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## Front Doors

### Step 1 - Remove the Door Panel

Remove the red reflective plate. Then remove the 3 T-30 screws at the trim panel.

![Remove the reflective plate and then the T-30 screw underneath](/files/-MAKPrz2Ly8FsUY_PJ35)

![Remove the T-30 screw](/files/-MAKQ3k5HIoCZJYoFCjZ)

Use a pray tool to lift the trim panel from the lower end.

![](/files/-MAKQR8Ov-U8daujQA8Y)

Unplug all the connectors on the panel and then put it aside.

![](/files/-MAKR3xGh_om_xiUICGl)

### Step 2 - Remove the Window Glass (Do this only if you installing handles)

Roll up the windows. Remove the waterproof covers and remove the 13mm bolts underneath.

![](/files/-MAKRrmV28jVs1SSFi1L)

Now you can remove the window glass.

![](/files/-MAKRzt9A8_6q82xbqJJ)

All good! You have removed the front door panel and window. You can continue installing the soft closing doors, auto present door handles, or both.

### Step 3 - Remove the Plastic Cover Plate

Remove all the 8mm bolts on the cover plate.

![Remove all the 18 8mm bolts](/files/-MAKQj_Q7VMTysD2cdQd)

Also disconnect the blue, magenta and cream-colored connectors near the side mirror. Now you can take out the black cover plate.

## Rear Doors

### Step 1 - Remove the Door Panel

Remove the 2 T-30 screws at the trim panel.

![Remove the T-30 screw](/files/-MAKQ3k5HIoCZJYoFCjZ)

Use a pray tool to lift the trim panel from the lower end.

![](/files/-MAKQR8Ov-U8daujQA8Y)

Unplug all the connectors on the panel and then put it aside.

![](/files/-MAMsf29Ae0AZ2BKmDlK)

### Step 2 - Remove the Window Glass

Take off the rubber plug here.

![](/files/-MAMr_qVpwglPnqygI6_)

Drop the glass by 30cm until you can access to the bolts on the hole. Remove the 2 13mm bolts holding the glass.

![](/files/-MAMs4_xZeM-YJ6kYwB_)

Now you can remove the window glass.

![](/files/-MAMsJSg5FaqCV6g5Sk2)

### Step 3 - Remove the Plastic Cover Plate

Remove all the 8mm bolts on the cover plate.

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**CAUTION: DO NOT remove the four 10mm bolts on the closeout panel**

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Now you can detach the windows regulator and emergency pull wire and take out the closeout panel

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