Posted by Steve (CA90K1500) on January 18, 02 at 14:01:32:
In Reply to: '88 Suburban rear door panel removal posted by Tom on January 18, 02 at 11:49:10:
: I have a 1988 GMC Suburban and need to remove the rear door panels to fix the power lock. While I am in there I am going to lube all the power window mechs.
: How do I get the panels off???
: I removed all the screws, wires and pulled the clips free. The problem is I can't get the top edge to come free it has hooks or something on the edge by the glass.
: I can pull it out and look under the door panel but I just can't get the top edge free.
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: Thanks
: Tom
The panel is kind of snapped over the lip along the top edge of the door. It removes vertically, so do not pull the door panel out away from the door too far. Be sure the window is rolled down all the way and all fasteners and whatnot are removed or disconnected (they like to hide these so be careful). Pull the panel away from the door slightly then start tugging the panel upwards. It should pop loose. Good luck.