Remove door panel - 2003 Subaru Forester

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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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.

For your help, there are few very helpful similar help links with diagrams and solutions to make your task easy. Click the link below:----

How to Remove Door Panels on Acura Integra
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-remove-door-panels-on-acura.html

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How to Access car door panel?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-access-car-door-panel.html

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http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/vehicle-door-panel-components.html

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http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-remove-door-panel-to-install-new.html ---------------
Hummer H2 Door Panel Removal? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/07/hummer-h2-door-panel-removal.html

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Expedition Trim Panel Removal

NOTE The door glass must be completely raised.

1. Remove the window control switch plate.
2. Remove the door handle bezel.
   WARNING To avoid damage to the door trim panel, lift the door trim panel by pulling directly upward on the armrest to disengage the panel clips.
   
3. Remove the two bolts and three screws, and remove the door trim panel.
4. Remove the finish cover to access the two center screws.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   
   
   
   

   Fig. Expedition - Trim Panel Screws shown
   

6. Remove the door handle bezel.
7. Use service notch.
   WARNING To avoid damage to the door trim panel, lift the door trim panel by pulling directly upward on the armrest to disengage the panel clips.
   
8. Remove the two bolts and three screws, and remove the door trim panel.
9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   
   
   

   Fig. Navigator - Trim Panel Screws shown
   

10. Position the water shield aside.
11. If equipped, disconnect the lock cylinder rod.
12. Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
13. Remove the bolts and position the front door latch aside.
14. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
15. Release the interior door handle cable and remove the front door latch.
16. Position the cable cover aside.
17. Release the conduit and the interior door handle cable.
18. Release the locking tab and remove the front door lock actuator.
19. To install, reverse the removal procedure and note the following:
    1. Tighten the door latch screws to 80 inch. lbs. (9 Nm).

This procedure is followed to check and fix door locks.

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1. Remove the cover behind the inside door handle.
   
2. Remove the screw from the bottom of the pull cup retaining the front door trim panel to the front door.
   
3. Remove the two screws retaining the sail panel/speaker grille assembly and remove the panel/grille from the door.
   
4. Remove the three screws retaining the front door trim panel to the front door.
   

Do not attempt to remove more than one pushpin at a time.

1. Use a suitable tool to remove the pushpins from the door.
   
2. Carefully lift the door panel away from the door.
   
3. Detach the electrical connectors as necessary and remove the panel from the door.
   

To install:

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
   

Door Panel

This procedure applies to both the front and rear door panels.

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Remove the cover from behind the inside door handle by gently pulling it out to release the retaining tabs

Remove the pull cup retaining screw cover and...

... remove the retaining screw from the cup and lift the cup straight up out of the door panel

Remove the two sail panel/speaker grille retaining screws and...

... remove the panel/grille from the door

The door panel is retained to the door by 11 retaining clips

Carefully lift the door panel off of the door and...

... detach the electrical connectors from the switches and remove the panel from the vehicle

hello here is the instructions for removing the door panel.

Remove the door handle bezel.

Remove the window handle,.

Remove the power accessory switch panel.

Remove the trim panel upper extension

Remove the trim panel screws.

Remove the courtesy light,

Remove door panel screws.

Remove the trim panel from the door, carefully sliding the trim panel up to release the retainers from the door.

Remove the speaker wire.

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Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel away from front door trim panel.
Disconnect wires from front door lock switches, outside rear view mirror controls and window regulator control switches, if equipped. Remove front door trim panel finish panel.
Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
Remove interior lamp lens cover.
Remove screw through interior lamp opening.
Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.
Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door and lift bottom hooks from front door.
Disconnect window regulator jumper wire
Remove front door trim panel.

1. Remove the rear door power window/power door lock switch
2. Remove the door handle bezel. Remove the door trim panel screw located behind the door handle bezel.
3. Remove the door trim panel screws located by the armrest handle.
4. Remove the door trim panel using J 38778.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the door trim panel from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with new retainers before installing the trim panel

1. Install new trim panel retainers to the rear door trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Align the door trim panel retainers to the door.
4. Press the door trim panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.
5. Install the trim panel screws. Tighten Tighten the door trim panel screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in) .
6. Install the power window/power door lock switch