How do you remove rear door panel on a 2002 Lincoln LS?

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My 2000 LS has 3 screws along the bottom of the panel the first being closest to the back of the car and easily found. The other two are just above the weather strip on the bottom which if you get low enough you will see fairly easy. There are 2 more screws in the door handle, get a flat screwdriver and pop up the cap from the side closest to the cars interior when door is closed(It won't pop off it will hinge). Once you get those two screws out the handle will be able to be popped out. Then remove the ashtray,and pop the window switch out. Disconnect window switch with a flat screwdriver, then your ready to remove just pull steady around outsid of panel all the way along and the clips will pop out one at a time. if any break don't worry you can pick new ones up cheap at any parts store and they slide right in. Good luck

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Or you could try this.

2002 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual

Trim Panel -Rear Door

Removal

1. Lift the cover and remove the screws.

1. Remove the door trim panel.
   1. Remove the three screws.
   2. Remove the ashtray assembly.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

I found only one screw in the door handle. However in order to remove the "ashtray" there is a flap at the bottom of it which you must pry open to reveal two more screws to get the ashtray out.

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Door Panels

Removal & Installation

1. Remove the sail panel (Front Doors Only). (Triangle looking shape near the side view mirror)

2. Remove the door panel by carefully lifting the panel upward to release the retaining clips.

3. Remove the electrical plugs that control the windows, exc.

The installation is the reverse of the removal.