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Can you replace your car door panel?

Ed Beery
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Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.

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Sure! Nowadays, there are many varieties of door panel clips and many clip removal tool kits available at reasonable prices. Do not use a straight edge screwdriver to remove a door panel as significant scarring to the panel and the door often results. Be patient and use as little force as possible when prying on a clip. This will reduce damage to the clip, your pry tool, and the vehicle, reducing rework and headaches.

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If I have frame damage is it still possible to align a new door?

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It depends on the amount and location of damage. If the damage did not affect the geometry of the door opening, it is possible.

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What tool do you need to remove the studs?

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If by "studs" you mean the plastic pins holding together the car trim and fastening it to the metal parts of the car, there are very inexpensive plastic kits for trim removal. The tools look like plastic spatulas and small flat bars, some with notches. Check Harborfreight, Amazon and eBay.

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Can I still change my door if it has central locking?

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Yes. Just remove the old locking mechanism from the car and fit it onto the new door.

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Where can I find a car door?

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You can try local auto shops or even online resources.

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My car doors are very heavy. Is there a way or device with which they could be moved and positioned more easily?

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Use a floor jack, and to spread the weight use a piece of 2x4 or other metal flat panel so that the jack doesn't kink the door.

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Can I put a 2006 HHR door on a 2007 HHR?

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Yes, all same doors will fit all HHRs from 2006-2011. Make sure that the replacement door has like options so interior electronics and switch plugs will be the same.

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Where can I buy a used door for a car?

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You can find a used door at your local salvage yard. Call ahead of time to see if they have a car like the one that you are trying to replace.

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How difficult will it be to take the window from the old door and install it into the new one?

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It is fairly simple to do. In most cases, you have to remove the interior door panel and loosen the bolts on the window regulator that hold the window in place.

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