How do you remove the door panel from a 1997 Toyota tercel?

Answer 1

If you are still trying to find out how to remove inside door panel for '96 Toyota The steps are as follows:

1. Remove window crank (it has a kind of 'bent wire' c-clamp, which holds it onto the window crank shaft).

2. Pry upwards the top plastic cover to the arm rest (this is a plastic coated foam rubber piece, on which you rest your arm).

3. Remover the two now visible screws which fasten the arm rest onto the door.

4. Remove the one screw fastening the inside door handle.

5. With a blunt tool, gently hit the inside door handle in a forward direction (towards the door hinge). This will release the door handle from the door.

6. Pry between the door panel and the door, to unsnap the snaps holding the door panel in place.

7. Finally, lift door panel out and up to remove it from door.