[Scjon03]

I have a huge rattling sound in my Passenger rear door. I need to get it fix because its very annoying. Anyways how do you take off the door panel or has anyone else have this problem.. ??​

 

[StreetDancer]

SCjon.....in answer to your question....VERY carefully!


No seriously. I haven't taken off a side door panel yet, but I would assume like most cars it has a combination of screws and clips.

I usually use a metal yardstick that I slide in beneath the panel to start locating the clips. Then I pop them out one at a time until the whole panel is free.

But back to the "very carefully" part. It is possible to break or bend these clips leading for the hunt for replacements which can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack for part numbers. Be ginger with it and it'll eventually release. I believe most of the interior panel clips that I have seen in the nitro are a combination plastic with metal.

 

[KickerNitro]

Take a look at my photo album there are pictures and descriptions below them on how to remove the panel http://www.nitroforumz.com/PHOTOPOST/showgallery.php?cat=541 the first (4) pictures are the ones you will need to view - window switch removal, bottom screw, door open handle & pull handle

I have a huge rattling sound in my Passenger rear door. I need to get it fix because its very annoying. Anyways how do you take off the door panel or has anyone else have this problem.. ??​

 

[Scjon03]

Sweet thats what I need to see, does the window come off with the panel? Because when I had my Caliber the window comes off with it..

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

TSB

There is a TSB out on the buzzing sound comming from the door panels that might be applicable to your situation, wicth would be covered by warranty.

 

[KenCary]

I have a huge rattling sound in my Passenger rear door. I need to get it fix because its very annoying. Anyways how do you take off the door panel or has anyone else have this problem.. ??​

Not sure if it is realated, but there is a TSB 23-012-07 about a speaker buzz connected to loose door trim. Check it out with the dealer.