taking off inside trim?

[chaos]

I need to take a look at the power window, as they are sticking and need help going up and down. What is the proper way to take the interior off without wrecking something. Is there some clips that I should buy ahead of time to repleace?? thanks again, as you can see I am just getting started here.

[jasonthomasfrance]

What kind of vehicle do you have? Since it's power windows I assume it's a Grand Waggie. I'm not too fimiliar with those models. But I'll bet they use plastic clips that push into the door. The best way to take those off (IMHO) is to get a flathead, and insert it next to the clip then gently pry up. Everytime I've tried to just pull the siding off I've always broken the clips.

Anyone: Can we still get clips at the dealer?

[chrisnsarah]

You can get a special tool for this at the parts store and I think they have the plastic fasteners.

[LRRH]

remove the 4 screws at the bottom of the door. remove the two big srews that hold the armrest on. power windows or crank? remove what needs to be taken off there. the clips can be difficult, but if you gently work on them they should come out by hand. i've not had any problems with this. remove the factory weather/sound proofing and you should be able to poke your hands around on the track the window is on. be sure and choose a non pertoleum based lubricants so it won't eat the plastic track.

the tracks are fairly easy to replace as well, and are fairly cheap from the dealer.

[wagdriver]

LRRH has got it right for the most part. I find that a putty knife or simular broad bladed tool helps to get the fasterners out. On my 88GW it is a mixture of spring clips and plastic fasteners. you can use the white lithium grease on the gear portion of the track but use it sparingly. I use silicone dry slide on the sliding portion and it works well. If you use grease on the sliding portion it will catch dirt and grime and eventually lead to slow operation. Also while you are in there lube the power door locks, use the white grease on them. You can take the operator out of the door if you want to. There is a hole in the metal door panel that allows you to unhook the operator from the window. Just lower the window until it matches up with the hole and remove the fasterner. Remove the rest of the fasterners that hold the operator and the screws that hold the horizontal bar in the bottom of the door and remove it(the bar). With some creative wiggling the operator will come out the large bottom hole. Be patient with it and don't force it so you if don't distort the track. I have had mine out several times, the plus to doing this is that you can really clean and lube every thing and see that the lube is going where it should. ;)
Most of the fasteners are torx so you will have to hunt the appropiate torx screw driver up to do the job.

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[ChrisCollege]

If you break or lose the plastic and metal trim clips they are the same ones used on Fords that can be had at Autozone, Napa and the like. I have the special pry tool, but as noted a putty knife works just as well. One other piece of advise very important - make sure you replace the plastic water shed and tuke it into the vents at the bottom of the door. For a more complete description look at the tech section under door lock springs and actuators.

chris

[wagdriver]

Mr. College is right about the plastic sheet. ;)