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HOW-TO: Rear Door Panel removal

Discussion in 'Prius c Technical Discussion' started by SquallLHeart, Apr 11, 2012.

  1. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    another helpful how-to:
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    #1 SquallLHeart, Apr 11, 2012
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    Awesome! Do you have a good method for removing the armrest base panel?
     
    #2 dj45639, Apr 11, 2012
  3. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    some plastic panel removers are good for getting enough leverage.. flathead screwdrivers can also work fine, but you need to be more careful not to mess up the plastic
     
    #3 SquallLHeart, Apr 11, 2012
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    thanks, ended up using an old credit card I had lying around. Worked pretty well.
     
    #4 dj45639, Apr 11, 2012
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    What's wrong with the pictures? I cannot see them.
     
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  6. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    ack!!.. the forum change jacked up my links.. um.. lemme try to fix that.
     
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    Nice! Thanks!
     
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    Interesting. Why are you guys removing the panels?
     
    #8 Oldwolf, Jun 6, 2012
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    I am thinking to install additional speakers in my PC 1, which does not have rear speakers.
     
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    Oldwolf Prius Enthusiast

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    Does the PC1 have rear door speakers though?
     
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    That's what I meant. The PC1 does NOT have rear door speakers, but the grills are there.
     
    #11 Silver101, Jun 6, 2012
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    has anyone removed a door entirely?
     
    #12 los panda, Aug 7, 2013
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    thanks, this is great info! i need to get rear speakers soon!
     
    #13 kingnba6, Aug 8, 2013
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    Do you know how to remove the front passenger side door panel? Thanks~
     
    #14 EC15Prius c One, Dec 14, 2015
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    Don't meant to sound dumb but I am new to this. Both of the info sheets start at step 4 in my phone. Not sure if it is bc of the mobile site or if that is where they start. Could someone either post a link to the full data or send me a copy of it to my email. I would so appreciate it.
    As for why u need to take it off, there is a common problem with the door lock actuater motor going out. Causes the doors not to lock or unlock although the front one will unlock with my key and the others will work if I use the manual lock. To replace the entire thing is 150 per door min. But u can get the motor for5-10 online. Need to try and fix it. If your car is under warranty and door locks aren't working take in before warranty expires.
     
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  16. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    they start at step 4. i believe steps 1-3 were something unnecessary like disconnect your battery or something and was purposefully omitted.
     
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    Thanks
     
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