Door Trim Removal

[sandman1965]

Help,

2001 Grand Caravan ES:

Trying to get my drivers door trim panel off, but it just will not move. I have the Haynes manual and it is non specific when it tells you to remove screws and clips, how many and where ?....

I have removed 1 screw from the door pull handle (hidden behind a cover plate)
and another one also hidden behind a cover plate by the door pull handle.
and one screw located at center bottom below the carpeted door tray.
I have also prised off the door and window switch panel and disconnected the wires.

The door panel just seems to be still solid like it is still screwed on, the Haynes manual says prise it off and lift up but it is not going any place fast...

Are there any hidden screws that I am missing and not mentioned in the manual..???

Any help would be great....

[Stevo2]

There are probably clips around the entire panel that push into holes in the door frame. You need to CAREFULLY pry out on the panel to see/release these clips. Once you see one than you can follow around the panel and find the others. Start at the bottom of the door panel.

Remove the plug and remove screw attaching door pull cup to inner door panel.
Remove switch bezel and disconnect power window/memory switch.
Remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket.
If equipped, remove window crank.
Remove screw holding door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle.
Disengage clips attaching door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange from inner belt molding at top of door.
Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside latch release handle.
Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy lamp electrical connectors.
Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Hold top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
Place linkage rod in position on latch handle.
Engage clip to hold linkage rod to inside latch release handle.
Place front door trim panel in position on door.
Install trim panel into inner belt molding at top of door.
Install clips to attach door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
If equipped, install screw to attach door trim to door panel behind inside latch release handle.
If equipped, connect power switch into wire connector.
Place power accessary switch in position on door trim.
Connect wire connector into memory seat/mirror switch and install switch into trim panel.
Install screws to attach accessary switch panel to door trim.
Install screw cover into switch panel.
If equipped, install window crank.
If equipped, install screws to attach trim panel to door inside map pocket.
If equipped, install screw to attach door pull cup to inner door panel.
If equipped, install screws to attach door assist handle to inner door panel.
Connect wire connector into courtesy lamp.
Install lamp in door trim.
Install switch bezel.

[sandman1965]

Thanks for your reply Stevo2

just one more question, you say 'Remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket'. I can only see one screw approx' centered below the map pocket, do you think there aremore hidden under the carpet trim.???

Thanks Paul.