How do you remove door panels on a 1992 cougar

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: driver door latch opens outside only

From the interior side, remove any screws for the armrest, door panel itself, remove window and door and handle if equipt. Remove door strap if present...pop loose the door panel trim or "door panel" and carefully remove without damaging the inside window weatherstripping.

SOURCE: 2000 mercury cougar front door panel removal

its very easy, takes maby 10min, there are hidden screws under the cougar symbols on the door, and under the black circles on the carpeted part of the door, they all just pop off, then there are a few on the ouside rim of the door 2 on each side i think, it might require a little jiggling but the car is pretty simple

SOURCE: 1995 Mercury Cougar Door Panel Removal

This nearly drove me crazy on our 1994 Cougar.
First remove the electric switch cover(window and mirror controls). Just pops out with a pry. Remove the harness attachments You will see a single screw into the door holding a bracket between door pad and door frame. Remove it.
Second, remove the door lamp plastic cover at the bottom rear of the door. You will find a second screw in there on the upper right corner. Remove it and you are ready. Pull the whole door pad upward and it comes right off. No popem plastic clips or anything else. Just 3 or 4 quarter circle retainers that pop over into the door when you push the pad back down

SOURCE: how to remove the door panel on a 97 mercury cougar

you have to remove all of the screws on the inside panel and easily pry the door panel of the door give these websites a try www.alldatadiy.com and www.autozone.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish yoou the best of luck Michigan Man

ZJ Limited

• 17989 Answers
• Posted on Jun 25, 2010

SOURCE: how to remove the door panel on 1991 mercure

DOOR TRIM PANEL

1989-92 Models
(see Figure 8 - click over pic for zoom)

1. Remove window regulator switch housing.
2. Remove the door inside handle cup (snaps out).

1. Remove the self tapping screw retaining door trim panel upper front extension assembly, and remove assembly.
2. Remove the two self tapping screws retaining door trim panel to the door inner panel.
3. Lift the door trim panel upward and snap out trim panel.
4. Disconnect the wire harness for courtesy lamp.
   

1. Attach the wiring harness to the courtesy lamp.
2. Place the door panel into position, then tighten the panel to the inner panel.
3. Attach the upper front extension assembly.
4. Snap the door handle cup on the door assembly.
5. Install the window regulator switch housing.

1. Remove the trim panel and watershield.
2. Remove the speakers.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Disconnect the motor wires and the connector.
5. Using the dimples located on the inner door panel, drill 3 / 4 in. (19mm) holes for access to the motor.
   

1. Working through the holes, remove the 3 motor and drive-to-regulator attaching bolts. Remove the motor and drive from the door.

1. Clean the chips of metal from the surrounding area. Then coat the bare metal to avoid rust.
2. When installing the motor and drive to the regulator and install the 3 screws just snugly enough to hold it. Remove the regulator restraining bolt and nut if the old regulator was re-used.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect the wires and cycle the glass through its run to ensure gear engagement. Then, tighten the attaching screws to 50-85 inch lbs. (6-10 Nm).
5. Install the speakers and door trim panel with watershield.