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How to Remove the Door Panel on a Porsche 911?

Model: Porsche 911 996 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Door trim panel

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In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the door panel on a Porsche 911, a very simple and quick operation. First, open the door you will be working on. Then, using a plastic trim tool to avoid leaving marks, carefully pry off the inner cover of the mirror, the handle cover, and the airbag logo.

Next, remove the various screws indicated using both a Torx wrench and a standard Phillips screwdriver. Pry along the perimeter of the panel and separate it from the door.

To install the replacement, simply follow the reverse procedure.


Updated on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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