Putting the interior door panel back on

true1911 · 10-04-2008, 02:23 PM

I have a 98 12v that needed the stock speaker replaced. I got the inside door panel off fine. I am new to Dodges and am not sure how to put it back on. Do you have to replace the plastic tabs? Do you need a special tool?

I have searched the forum for several hours and haven't found anything. Can someone please help.

Old_Sparky · 10-04-2008, 03:24 PM

If the tabs (also known as christmas trees) are in good shape, just put them into the slots in the door panel and push them into the holes in the door. Only special tool I have used is to take the door panel off and minimizing damage to the christmas trees and the door panel.

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true1911 · 10-04-2008, 03:40 PM

Thanks. Thats what I needed.

get vert · 10-04-2008, 04:14 PM

Line the Christmas trees back up in the holes and go around and hit the door panel with ur fist

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AKturbo · 10-06-2008, 10:07 PM

I'll bump this and ask..

well I have a 1st gen and I can't figure out how to get the interior door handle on/off easily. The bolt is behind the door panel which is held too close to the door itself to be able to reach it. I know there must be a trick but I've taken every screw I can find out.

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1BadOilBurnerN-Lv · 10-06-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AKturbo

I'll bump this and ask..

well I have a 1st gen and I can't figure out how to get the interior door handle on/off easily. The bolt is behind the door panel which is held too close to the door itself to be able to reach it. I know there must be a trick but I've taken every screw I can find out.

hell on my 74 i hold the latch into the open position with a screw driver then just use a lil wrench and take the bolt out . Its the exact same as ur 89

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10-04-2008, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
true1911 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4 true1911's Truck Pics	Putting the interior door panel back on I have a 98 12v that needed the stock speaker replaced. I got the inside door panel off fine. I am new to Dodges and am not sure how to put it back on. Do you have to replace the plastic tabs? Do you need a special tool? I have searched the forum for several hours and haven't found anything. Can someone please help.

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10-04-2008, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Old_Sparky Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Waterloo, IL Posts: 146 Old_Sparky's Truck Pics	If the tabs (also known as christmas trees) are in good shape, just put them into the slots in the door panel and push them into the holes in the door. Only special tool I have used is to take the door panel off and minimizing damage to the christmas trees and the door panel. __________________ 2000 Dodge RAM 2500, 5.9 Cummins, 4x4, 5-Speed manual transmission. Silverline 4" exhaust, Juice with Attitude, Airdog 100, K&N air filter.

10-04-2008, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
true1911 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4 true1911's Truck Pics	Thanks. Thats what I needed.

10-04-2008, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
get vert Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san bruno Posts: 175 get vert's Truck Pics	Line the Christmas trees back up in the holes and go around and hit the door panel with ur fist __________________ 99 Dodge quad cab lb, 24v, afe intake, edge attitude programmer. 4" mbrp dual pipes, 12" lift, 40" tires.

10-06-2008, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
AKturbo Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 8 AKturbo's Truck Pics	I'll bump this and ask.. well I have a 1st gen and I can't figure out how to get the interior door handle on/off easily. The bolt is behind the door panel which is held too close to the door itself to be able to reach it. I know there must be a trick but I've taken every screw I can find out. __________________ New owner of a 1989 D250 5.9L Cummins. Auto, Everything stock so far.