Door Panels

[ESK]

Loren and Others:

My Cab came with a damaged door panel. The dealer pulled one off another car temporarily. They've sent me the new parts and now I'm wondering if this a DIY project or do I need to take it to the dealer? Also, I'm thinking of upgrading the door handles and storage bin covers to CF or alu-look. Do you have instructions to complete this project, PDF or other? TIA.

Eric

[Loren]

This likely needs some testing but give it a try (if you want). Door Panel Removal/Install Instructions

[ESK]

Loren,

Awesome as usual! ;) Looks pretty serious - definitely think this one's a job for the dealer! :unsure: Thanks.

Eric

[gry]

Here's the link:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...ent&code=diy_dp

What's the trick with removing the plastic or silver airbag cover (piece #5)?

I can't seem to pop out either of them in the Boxster or 911 and am afraid to ruin the larger leather airbag cover.

Help.

Edited March 27, 2004 by gry

[Loren]

I use a butter knife and a cloth underneath to pry it out.

[acourvil]

I haven't tried it yet, but I also saw a suggestion that you could loop heavy fishing line under the edge, wrap the ends around a dowel or tool handle, and pull it out w/o prying.

[gry]

OMG.

Am I the only one with a wife who would kill me for using a butter knife? She wouldn't be mad about the Porsche, but the improper use of her cutlery. Hehe.

OK, I got one out...finally. What the heck. Do they glue these suckers in or what? Butter knife worked and no dents to the leather airbag cover, so this is better than a regular and a mini-computer screw driver.The wire idea sounds interesting but the butter knife worked great.

Thanks Loren. It's a beautiful day, get out there and take a drive. I'm going out with the top down as soon as the wife leaves and I can resume with the butter knife swap out surgery. ;)

Edited March 27, 2004 by gry