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YOUR RESEARCHI'm removing the door panel today

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Tighten after a drop of locktite

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I tightened after a drop of locktite.

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Recommend covering a screwdriver

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I'd recommend covering a screwdriver with a cloth to pry it, that way you won't damage the leather.

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I'd recommend covering a screwdriver with a cloth to pry it, that way you won't damage the leather.

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I'd recommend covering a screwdriver with a cloth to pry it, that way you won't damage the leather.

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I tightened after a drop of locktite.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

to find a rattle. I see the DIY on Renntech but any tips and pointers for those of you who've done it? I'm really not sure where the rattle is coming from but it's not from the speaker area. Thanks,

POST 2Original post

I had a passenger door rattle. Thanks to Acciardi's post (9-13-1993 found under " door rattle") with door panel dismantle instructions, I was able to dissect into the problem. http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ferrerid=65571 My rattle was different than Acciardi's. Mine was from a loose screw. I tightened after a drop of locktite. I believe the screw secured the window motor, though I am embarrassed I never checked its real identity. The loose metal motor-like part was below the airbag and rearward from the speaker. It was obvious after removing the door panel. I had to cut away the foam liner to get to it. See Acciardia's post as to how to remove the panel and air bag cover. My rattle is now gone.

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My advice is just to be careful pulling off the panels so you don't break any of the plastic tabs. I know it's pretty obvious, but they do break easily. This is especially true when you are taking off the first piece. Also, it's not easy to get the little silver plug that says "Airbag" off. I'd recommend covering a screwdriver with a cloth to pry it, that way you won't damage the leather. Mine still wouldn't come off, so I ended up wrapping a string around it and pulling it out.

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Thanks Scott and Dennis. I'll report back later.

POST 5Original post

it's fairly easy to remove, just follow the sequence of screws and snaps, as noted above the hardest part is removing those little plastic airbag covers without marring them. I gutted my door so I did not have to re-install. Plastic uphostery spatulas are helpful.

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