Remove door panel diagram for 2002 ford thundrbird

you have to remove the arm rest on the door unscrew it and set it aside then its just held on by plastic clips and should be easy to pull off you will have to replace the plastic clips so before removing the panel go to a parts store and pick up some more clips they cost a few dollars and come in packs of 8 or 12 usually the clerk can help you find them if you tell him/her what vehicle they are for

DOOR PANEL REMOVAL

Its just fitted with few screws and hidden lock clips. The clips are very delicate and can break easily. But no worry, the clips are easily available.

On some vehicle models these screws are hidden. Once the panel is loose, don't just pull it out, there are few wire connectors connected, first disconnect the connector plug, then lift the panel out and keep in safe place for re-installing.

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Pry the reflector from the door panel and remove it to reveal the remaining door panel retaining screw. Remove the screw with the 7 mm nut driver. good-day !! go to this site it will show how its done. ---- bodyshopshopzone.com/archives/trim/door_pane----- this is for 98 to 2002, but should be the same as a 97.

Hello,

To take off your door panel, follow the steps below:

• Raise the window of the door panel you wish to remove. Disconnect the negative battery cable and engage the parking brake for safety.
• Remove the sail panel trim from the upper portion of the door panel. The sail panel panel is attached by clips; pop the panel off and disconnect the power window switch (if equipped).
• Pull the interior door handle towards you to access the door handle trim screw. Remove the screw and slide the door handle panel off the door panel.
• Pry up the window switch control panel and disconnect the electrical modules. Set the panel aside. Remove the three panel-mounting screws on the lower portion of the door panel.
  
• Use the trim panel tool to help you pop the door panel clips from the door. Work your way around the entire door, until all of the clips are removed. Carefully remove the panel from the door.

Take care and good luck

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. If equipped with an accessory switch panel, carefully pry the switch panel up and away from the door panel. Tag and disconnect the switches from the panel.
3. On 1981-86 models, remove armrest attaching screws.
4. On 1987-96 models, remove the retainer screws secure the pocket in the molded armrest on the door panel.
5. If equipped with crank type windows, remove window crank handle with the appropriate clip removal tool.
6. If equipped with manual remote mirrors, remove the control knob bezel.
7. Remove inside door handle cover attaching screw and trim plate.
8. If equipped with door mounted speakers, remove the speaker, and disconnect the speaker wires. For speaker removal and installation steps, refer to .
9. Remove all external screws securing the door panel. Insert an appropriate prytool between the door panel and door frame to remove the hidden clips securing the panel.
10. Holding door panel vertical lift straight up to release the upper clip.
11. Inspect all retaining clips and replace any broken or missing pieces.

To install:

1. Position the door to the door and carefully press on the retainer clips to engage. If a clip will not engage, inspect the mounting hole behind the panel to make sure the clip is properly aligned. Install any panel-to-door retainer screws.
2. If equipped with crank windows, attach the washer and crank to the window regulator stud.
3. On 1981-86 models, attach the armrest to the door using the retainer screws.
4. On 1987-96 models, insert the armrest pocket and secure in place with retainer screws.
5. If equipped with door panel mounted speakers, attach the speaker wires to the speaker and secure the assembly to the door panel.
6. If equipped with remote cable mirrors, attach the control knob to the door panel with the retainer bezel.
7. If equipped with an ashtray, insert the holder assembly, and secure in place with retainer screws. Install the ashtray to the holder assembly.
8. Position the door handle trim panel around the door handle assembly, and secure in place with the retainer screw.
9. If equipped with accessory switch panel, attach the harnesses to the switches, and press the accessory plate into the door panel.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Check and make sure all panel components function correctly.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel —Front Door, Expedition Removal

1. NOTE: Release the top portion first.
   Remove the sail panel.

1. Remove the window regulator switch plate (14524).

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Remove the upper door trim panel screw.

1. Remove the door trim panel screw at the window regulator switch plate opening.

1. Remove the door trim panel screw in the courtesy lamp housing.
   1. Remove the courtesy lamp lens.
   1. Remove the screw.

1. Remove the inside door handle trim cover.

1. Remove the inside door handle.
   • Remove the bolt.

1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the front door trim panel, do not pull directly outward.
   Lift upward and then outward to remove the front door trim panel (23943).

1. Remove the courtesy lamp and socket.

1. Disconnect the power mirror electrical connector.

Installation

1. Connect the power mirror electrical connector.

1. Install the courtesy lamp and socket.

1. Install the front door trim panel.

1. Install the inside door handle.
   • Install the bolt.

1. Install the inside door handle trim cover.

1. Install the door trim panel screw in the courtesy lamp housing.
   1. Install the screw.
   1. Install the courtesy lamp lens.

1. Install the door trim panel screw at the window regulator switch plate opening.

1. Install the upper door trim panel screw.

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

1. NOTE: If a new trim panel is required: Some new trim panels have a cut out opening for the window switchplate that is larger than that on the original trim panel. When installing a new trim panel, install the window switchplate in the following sequence to make sure that the switchplate is secured fully into the door trim panel.
   Install the window regulator switchplate.
   • Insert the rear switchplate clip into the trim panel opening.
   • Install the forward and side clips into the trim panel opening.

1. NOTE: Install the lower portion first.
   Install the sail panel.

there is 1 screw under the door handle, and 1 screw at the bottom of the panel. the rest of the panel is held on with clips. once clips are released, push the panel straight up and remove.
hope this helps
Can I ask why you are trying to remove the panel?

How To Install Replace Remove Front Door Panel Ford Focus 00-05 1AAuto.com

1. Open window & remove door lock knob. 2. Remove 2 screws from armrest & remove armrest. 3. If manual windows, remove windoe crank. 4. Pry under & remove trim panel around door handle, remove any un-covered screws. 5. This is the fun part, the door panel is affixed with plastic retaining clips, slip something thin under door panel until you can feel where clip is and pull door panel away from door at that point. These clips are suppose to remain in the door panel, but rarely do. They usually remain in the door itself. do this for EVERY clip you find, there are clips approx a foot apart around the entire panel. Good luck. 6. After all retaining clips are pulled out, lift panel slightly to disengage panel from flange at base of window. 7. Disconnect any electric wires or switches and there you have it. Try not to curse.

For a 1999 Ford Econoline 150 (assume the same or very similar), remove triangular plastic cover over mirror assembly by prying straight out, remove plastic door handle cover by prying up from the front side, remove electronic door switches by prying up from back side, remove round plastic cover at bottom rear of door panel. Four screws are now revealed, remove them. Lift door panel straight up, clips are hooks (not snap in). Work door switch assembly out of door panel. Set door panel aside. Reassemble in reverse order.