# Door Panel and Window Removal

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

{% content-ref url="soft-closing-doors-mark-3" %}
[soft-closing-doors-mark-3](soft-closing-doors-mark-3)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="auto-present-door-handles-variant-a-v1" %}
[auto-present-door-handles-variant-a-v1](auto-present-door-handles-variant-a-v1)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="auto-present-door-handles-rgb-edition-mark-2" %}
[auto-present-door-handles-rgb-edition-mark-2](auto-present-door-handles-rgb-edition-mark-2)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## 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](https://3107631846-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M-dc4xUrseLhJBxZFSX%2F-MAKJh5_c3S3_NlRbNNw%2F-MAKPrz2Ly8FsUY_PJ35%2F640.jpg?alt=media\&token=9b0330cc-e115-45dd-96ae-30d4530eea5e)

![Remove the T-30 screw](https://3107631846-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M-dc4xUrseLhJBxZFSX%2F-MAKJh5_c3S3_NlRbNNw%2F-MAKQ3k5HIoCZJYoFCjZ%2F640%20\(1\).jpg?alt=media\&token=ceafffb9-4726-4382-bc62-f35c3d1427f5)

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

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

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### 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.

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Now you can remove the window glass.

![](https://3107631846-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M-dc4xUrseLhJBxZFSX%2F-MAKJh5_c3S3_NlRbNNw%2F-MAKRzt9A8_6q82xbqJJ%2F640%20\(3\).jpg?alt=media\&token=a1b7ac1f-346a-4dfc-bff7-7aedc33be12f)

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](https://3107631846-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M-dc4xUrseLhJBxZFSX%2F-MAKJh5_c3S3_NlRbNNw%2F-MAKQj_Q7VMTysD2cdQd%2F640.webp?alt=media\&token=5852307c-5a34-45cf-b10b-8bdcd16df828)

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](https://3107631846-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M-dc4xUrseLhJBxZFSX%2F-MAKJh5_c3S3_NlRbNNw%2F-MAKQ3k5HIoCZJYoFCjZ%2F640%20\(1\).jpg?alt=media\&token=ceafffb9-4726-4382-bc62-f35c3d1427f5)

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

![](https://3107631846-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M-dc4xUrseLhJBxZFSX%2F-MAKJh5_c3S3_NlRbNNw%2F-MAKQR8Ov-U8daujQA8Y%2F640%20\(2\).jpg?alt=media\&token=0a9e9f23-7398-4370-8791-fe9db41caaf9)

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

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### Step 2 - Remove the Window Glass

Take off the rubber plug here.

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

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Now you can remove the window glass.

![](https://3107631846-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M-dc4xUrseLhJBxZFSX%2F-MAMin2bqYM1b_pE15z0%2F-MAMsJSg5FaqCV6g5Sk2%2F640%20\(7\).jpg?alt=media\&token=2faf8505-dff8-4612-9279-92a2bb3575a9)

### Step 3 - Remove the Plastic Cover Plate

Remove all the 8mm bolts on the cover plate.

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{% hint style="danger" %}
**CAUTION: DO NOT remove the four 10mm bolts on the closeout panel**

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{% endhint %}

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

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