How do you remove the door panel on a Ford Windstar?

Answer 1

There might be small difference in details but here is how to remove the door panel on Windstar 1999. These instructions apply for the drivers door particularly:

Remove three screws that hold the panel. Two at the bottom and one in the right corner. This one has a triangle plastic cover that comes off easily by just pulling it out.

Remove also two screws that are in deep holes under the plastic handle.

Remove the plastic cover that is around/behind the manual latch that opens the door from inside.

Pop up the switches/buttons holder for power windows and lock/unlock then disconnect all the connectors.

Use a pry tool or a flat screw driver to separate the panel from the door on the lower side.

Hold the panel firmly and lift it up until releases from the door.

The foam gasket under the panel may stay stuck on the door but you can remove it easily.

When replacing the panel back don't forget to place the stub (stick) for manual locking the door from inside first before you put the panel back and slide it down.

Once you understand the process it's very easy to do it.

AnswerRemove one screw (Phillips screwdriver) on the bottom right corner. Snap off the cover on the top left corner of the door that allows access to the mounting bolts for the mirror. Snap off the cover around the inside door handle (start by the handle and work towards the left side while pulling on the door handle). Snap off the panel for the door lock and window control. (This panel has wires that connect this to the internal works of the door. The wires do NOT have to be disconnected to remove the door panel. Once this panel is removed, it will slip down through the door panel.) There is one more screw towards the top of the door that needs to be taken out. After all this has been removed, the door panel should lift up (about 2 inches)and then should be loose. On the bottom right corner is a light that needs to be removed prior to the panel being completely removed from the door. Remove Windstar inside door panel- Remove two screws from bottom of door. - Carefully pop triangular black fascia from upper front corner (pry from top with flat head screwdriver), then remove screw behind it. - Pop trim piece from inner door handle (pry from front) - Pop power lock/window panel loose (pry around), then unplug switches. - Remove two screws very deeply inset on armrest. - Gently lift upward and outward on door inner. Once you have a gap, twist and release the light socket in the inner door panel. - If removing lock assembly, unscrew the three nuts holding the outer door handle, then remove it from the outside. - Disconnect the two electrical connectors from the lock assembly if removing. 1995 Windstar door panel removalFirst you must remove two "pop out" components. 1. The triangle component this located above the door panel at the front of the door( mine is black), you may use a thin flat head screwdriver.

2. Pop out the component around the door handle (this comes straight out, you may have to pull the door handle into the "open door" position to remove the component).

The next step is to remove the power window/auto door lock control panel: Be CAREFUL on this. The front part pops straight up, however the rear does NOT come straight up. Once you lift the front up you must slide the unit forward while lifting the front up ( there are two plastic extensions that are curved, these two projections hold the rear of the panel down).

you will find a Phillips screw exposed once you remove the control panel. Remove screw.

You must also remove the screw that is located at the bottom of the door panel. Rear of door panel (to your right on the passenger side)

The panel is now held on by only PLASTIC hook-like projections from the door panel into holes in the door frame. if you break these you will be cursing at yourself.

the panel must be lifted straight up (about an inch)to unhook the plastic hooks. Once you lifted the panel straight up you should be able to completely remove it. Be Aware of the electrical wires leading to the window/lock panel. Good luck!!

AnswerAfter you get at this, you may need to replace or bend back the rear guide. I've had to do this twice (to two different Windstars). Bad design!!!

It's only a $11 part at the dealer though.

BTW, you gotta drill out the rivets that hold in the guide. You can use bolts & nuts to replace it (Pan heads work best)

Take out the screws in the bottom of the panel. Takes out the screw in the handle pull - then take out the plastic insert around the handle area. Then pull the plastic behind the mirror. After that pull up on the whole panel and it will come off. One of the easiest that I have done.

AnswerI used any small pair on needle noise plairs and a flat head screw driver being carful not to break the plastic quick clips once all the clips are removed push up from the bottom of door panel and it should come off. the top of the door panel wraps around the top of the widow opening AnswerTo remove the interior side/slider door panel:

1. remove the retainer screw from the door handle cover and remove.

2. remove the screw from the bottom left corner of the door panel.

3. pull the door panel away from the door, starting at the bottom. Lift up and off the door.

Once the panel is off, it is easy to replace bad speakers or inspect / repair door lock linkage.

1995-?

• First gently pry against the small triangle shape panel at the fwd corner of the door to remove
• Remove the small cover with the mirror control, straight up.
• Push the window/lock switch panel forward 1/2" and lift it out.
• Then you gain access to a Phillips head screw, remove that.
• Another small Phillips screw needs to come out at the rear lower corner of the door panel
• Then LIFT only at first, then out a little to free the door panel.

AnswerUnscrew the two Phillips head screws at the bottom of the door. Use a flat head screwdriver or putty knife to first 'pop' the panel at the front of the door. This will give you room to 'pop' the plastic piece that looks like a vent at the top of the door. Then 'pop' the power window/door lock switch panel off. Once you do this there is a Phillips head screw next to the opening you just made. You will have to pull the electrical connectors from the door lock/window switch. Lift the whole door panel straight up or you will break the plastic pieces that lines the panel with the door. AnswerThere are Phillips head screws that hold the panel in place, several are along the bottom of the dor trim panel, the others are hidden. Remove the inner door handle panel, pry the panel off - gently - with flat head screw driver, there is a black triangular panel above the door trim at the forward position, pry that off also. Unscrew the vertical door latch - black button that moves up and down - indicates door locked. Should be one screw located deep in the door handle. Pry off the speaker cover and unscrew the speaker screws. Gently lift the door panel off and over the vertical door latch. Should do the trick. AnswerStart at the top and remove the plastic trim around the door handle (It will pop out). Next remove the trim piece with the window controls it hinges in the back so work it from the front till it pops out and than pull forward. You will have to disconnect a few wires and push this piece back through the hole after you loosen the bottom of the door. This is done by removing the screw at the bottom ,center of the door . Once you have that out the door lifts up off of several plastic clips. There may be several presure clips at the bottom sides of the door trim that snap out also but I am not sure if they continued them or not.