2011 and Up Jeep JK inner door panel removal

2011+ Jeep JK Inner Door Panel Removal

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Just a quick how to on removing the inner door panels from a 2011 and up Jeep JK. I originally wanted to see how hard it would be to remove the nets and replace them. I found out that the trim pieces holding the nets in are actually plastic welded on the back side and are not removable.

Additional Parts:
1UV01VT9AA - Rear Left Map Pocket
1UV02VT9AA - Rear Right Map Pocket
1UV031T9AA - Front Left Map Pocket
1UV04VT9AA - Front Right Map Pocket

Tools Needed:
T25 Torx screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Small flat tip screwdriver
Trim removal tool

*Rear Door Panel:*
If your thinking about removing your door panels to be able to remove the sagging door nets, just cut them off with the panels in place. The pieces that surround the nets and hold them in are plastic welded in place and you would need to drill out the plastic from the back side and I don't think you can get just those pieces. Update: I found th map pockets part numbers. You would still need to drill them out and plastic weld the new ones in place. 1UV01VT9AA - Rear Left Map Pocket 1UV02VT9AA - Rear Right Map Pocket 1UV031T9AA - Front Left Map Pocket 1UV04VT9AA - Front Right Map Pocket
1. Roll the windows down and open th rear door so that you can get access to the panel. Pretty self explanitory. Just make sure your pointed down hill since the door will swing shut otherwise.
2. Used a trim removal tool to remove the cover behind the door handle. You will need to open the handle and slide the trim removal tool behind the little tab on the cover. Make sure you slide the tool inbetween the cover tab and the door plastic.
3. Behind the panel are two screws. The top screw holds the panel on and the lower screw is part of the inner door panel that covers the window and lock actuators. Remove the upper screw with a T25 Torx screwdriver.
4. Remove the trim from the inner pull handle. Slide a trim tool behind one end and pry the end out. The trim is just held in by the two clips on the back side.
5. Remove the two (2) Phillips screwdriver from inside the door pull handle.
6. Remove the two (2) outer edge screws holding the door panel on. Use a T25 Torx screwdriver to remove the upper outboard and the lower inboard screw.
7. Use a trim tool to remove the door release handle trim piece. Pry out the side closest to the door hinge. Remove the trim piece by sliding it over the door release handle.
8. Slide a trim removal tool between the door panel and the door. Once you get enough room, put your hands into the gap and give it a pull. Work your way around the door. The pins that hold the panel on are in pretty tight. You will need to pull all of them out until you can angle the door panel away from the door.
9. Lift the inner door panel up and off of the door. The panel has a lip on the top that slides down between the door and the window.
Inner door panel removed.
Make sure all the pins came out of the door. You can pry any of the pins that came off of the door panel out of the door with a trim removal tool, and just reinstall them in the door panel. They slide into the slot in the brackets on the backside of the panel.
As you can see the pieces that hold the netting in place are plastic welded on the back side. You can use a needle nose pliers to pull out part of the upper strap and cut the end off.

Reassembly of the door is just the reverse. Getting the pins to line up with the holders on the door can give you a problem on the top, but you can reach in and get them aligned.

*Front Door Panel:*
If your thinking about removing your door panels to be able to remove the sagging door nets, just cut them off with the panels in place. The pieces that surround the nets and hold them in are plastic welded in place and you would need to drill out the plastic from the back side and I don't think you can get just those pieces.
1. Roll the windows down and open th rear door so that you can get access to the panel. Pretty self explanitory. Just make sure your pointed down hill since the door will swing shut otherwise.
2. Used a trim removal tool to remove the cover behind the door handle. You will need to open the handle and slide the trim removal tool behind the little tab on the cover. Make sure you slide the tool inbetween the cover tab and the door plastic.
3. Behind the panel are two screws. The top screw holds the panel on and the lower screw is part of the inner door panel that covers the window and lock actuators. Remove the upper screw with a T25 Torx screwdriver.
4. Remove the trim from the inner pull handle. Slide a trim tool behind one end and pry the end out. The trim is just held in by the two clips on the back side.
5. Remove the two (2) Phillips screwdriver from inside the door pull handle.
6. Remove the two (2) outer edge screws holding the door panel on. Both of these are in the lower outside edge of the door panel. Use a T25 Torx screwdriver to remove the upper outboard and the lower inboard screw.
7. Use a trim tool to remove the door release handle trim piece. Pry out the side closest to the door hinge. Remove the trim piece by sliding it over the door release handle.
8. Slide a trim removal tool between the door panel and the door. Once you get enough room, put your hands into the gap and give it a pull. Work your way around the door. The pins that hold the panel on are in pretty tight. You will need to pull all of them out until you can angle the door panel away from the door.
9. Lift the inner door panel up and off of the door. The panel has a lip on the top that slides down between the door and the window.
10. Unhook the wiring connector from the power lock button. You will need to pull up on the black plastic tap to clear the little hook on the power door lock. You can use a small flat tip screwdriver if you can't get a nail under the edge of the tap. Just be careful you don't pry to hard and break the tap.
Inner door panel removed.
Make sure all the pins came out of the door. You can pry any of the pins that came off of the door panel out of the door with a trim removal tool, and just reinstall them in the door panel. They slide into the slot in the brackets on the backside of the panel.
Just like the rear door panel you can see the pieces that hold the netting in place are plastic welded on the back side. You can use a needle nose pliers to pull out part of the upper strap and cut the end off. And then cut the rest of the net out of the door.
Reassembly of the door is just the reverse. Getting the pins to line up with the holders on the door can give you a problem on the top, but you can reach in and get them aligned.

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This page last updated: 08-Oct-2023

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