My Vic is not here to go look (it's actually my daughter's). Do you take off a trim panel on the inside? And is that a pop off type? Thanks!
1328031
You will have to remove the whole door panel starting with the 2 screws in the handle and 1 or 2 more on the bottom of the door trim. Then you can remove all the trim. Be careful not to drop the nuts from the mirror into the door...it can be tricky getting them out.
1328032
yes there is an inside panel that you have to take off, when you get out of there is three bowls that you have to unscrew and then the mere should come right off. don't drop the bold inside the door panel because the mere does not come with them.
1328033
On older models it is pop off style. On 2004 and later it is held down by few screws on the bottom and at the door handle.
1328034
You have to pull off the door panel (only 4 or 5 screws hold it on) and the upper trim panel on the part of the door inside from the mirror.
1328035
My son replaced the mirror for me I do remember him taking off the door panel. You can get help on line on how to take off the door panel.
1328036
Remove interior trim, remove three bolt/nuts and pry away, try to keep seal intact. everything lines up good, take 30 minutes. only problem is wiring harness does not separate easily and you may have to splice them.
2283143
There are push ins holding the door panel on just pull and the panel should pop off
100756
There are YouTube videos available that show you how to remove the panel and radio. I installed an aftermarket Bluetooth kit shortly after purchasing my Rav 4 utilizing one of these videos and it wasn't difficult. If you have some masking tape and a plastic panel tool (available on Amazon) it makes it very unlikely you will do any damage when popping off the panel pieces. PS... Having since purchased this item, I do feel the need to further add that there is no installation documentation with this whatsoever. Just a very brief end-user type guide. You are entirely on your own as far as putting it in. Not all the connections are "self explanatory".
1959915
There is no need to remove the hangers because the interior is plastic lined....just wipe them out.
506492
Yes - it can be removed. It is just held in place by two holes in the board whereupon the small trim piece has two protruding sections that go in the holes. It can actually be removed easily if turned upside down (happened a few times). I actually wish it wasn't removable but I guess this would be useful for others.
540704
The cable might be loose inside the panels. Remove licence plate and cover. Need a special tool to remove latch. Hard to find. Made one myself. Its a ?shape with top pointing straight insted of down. Hope this helps
2128348
our installer took off the false drawer front. we have kept it but we don't anticipate ever having to use it again.
2283144
what year is your Dodge? I have a 2002 which I took off the panel a few months ago. Take a flat object i.e. stiff putty knife or large flat std screw driver, press under the panel starting either top or bottom and pry upward. The panels are attached with clips that pop in and out. You may have to replace a few but inexpensive.
214541
You only have to remove the pannel behind the mirror above the door pannel on the inside. It is only clipped on so a little cautious tugging and pulling will get it to pop free.
1797679
I would be happy if I were you. That window breaker thingy is completely useless, and has a tendency to scratch everything. I was thinking about removing it myself, but did not because I assumed it would be hard to. I'll give it a try now.
979014
Mine is in so tight, I would have trouble pulling it out. the back panel shouldn't need to "fit" anywhere. It comes installed and is not meant to come out.
156193
You have to trim it a little bit with scissors. Also, before you modify it, spread it out and check for improperly attached seams. My middle panel was not smoothly joined to the others and I have a permanent wrinkle in the middle.
1011190
I don't have mine open now, but recall that the secret was to remove more screws and wires, which I think allowed separating the desired section. I initially tried what looked like the easy way with just a few screws, but the opening was not large enough to take it out that way, because protruding parts prevented mine from sliding out. If that's not clear enough, I can open mine again to refresh my memory.
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I have decided to place a clean popsicle stick under the blue lid to keep some separation to make de-molding easier - - does that make sense - I lay the stick along the middle division then place the blue lid and then insert the sticks, it wiggles a little but is not an issue really . . and I agree that the removing of the pops are super easy and quick!
1865078
Pretty easy sir. Pop the panel or screw/bolts. It's a 50/50 on the bracket that you use it or bolt. the new built kits are cheap and not very hard. 1 to 10 on removal/install 4.
1665185
Jeanette, the silver cover comes off by pulling toward the front of the machine (about) 1 inch. From there you can access the front screen, the collector, and the rear screen. Please make sure it is un-plugged.. Wash.. completely let dry and re-assemble. I have found the scent tray does not seem to do much of anything. I use Fabreeze (sp) car vent orderizers.. If there is smoking in the household, you'll also find soaking in warn mild soapy water will not clean the collector. I use Easy-off.. Good Luck
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it is VERY simple! The trim around it and radio pops off - i purchased a $6 trim tool to pop it off with. After that there are 4 screws and then it just unplugs and plug new unit in. Took me 5 minutes!