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ocbaud · 06-17-2004, 04:07 PM

trying to install my alarm, but i cant figure out how to get the door panels off. all of the screws are taken out but now what?

ocbaud · 06-17-2004, 04:16 PM

okay, i was missing 2 screws in the arm rest.

now how do i get the window crank off?

jared stewart · 06-17-2004, 04:16 PM

THere's a "U" shaped metal clip that you have to remove with a screwdriver. Make sure to keep an eye on it, it can fly pretty far.

**Captkaos** · 06-17-2004, 04:18 PM

There is a u shaped clip holding the widow crank on, Usually you ( I ) can get it off with 2 small screwdrivers on either side, since I am too cheap to buy the tool.

Russ72C10 · 06-17-2004, 04:20 PM

Instead of screwdrivers, I actually bought the window crank removal tool (or whatever it is called) for a few bucks at Autozone. I've used it so many times now on different vehicles.... well worth the money.

SanitysBane · 06-17-2004, 05:11 PM

don't forget about the line of clips at the top of the panel, i find it easyest to roll the window all the way down to get thoes

78chevstepside · 06-17-2004, 05:27 PM

I vote for buying the window crank tool. Its not expensive.

TIMSPEED · 06-17-2004, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 78chevstepside

I vote for buying the window crank tool. Its not expensive.

Another vote for that. I actually busted a door panel using screwdrivers.

cochino12 · 06-17-2004, 07:14 PM

Why do you need the doorpanels off to install the alarm?

cochino12 · 06-17-2004, 07:14 PM

Oh yeah your putting actuators in. Nevermind. How is the install going?

ocbaud · 06-17-2004, 09:52 PM

well, the actuators are in and everything to do with the doors is done.

a lot of the wiring is ran, but not really.

my friend is coming back over saturday to finish it. he has to get the install book for the alarm from his work(car audio shop)

i'm trying to figure out where to locate the brain and the relays for the remote start at.

NeCrOmAnCeR · 06-17-2004, 10:17 PM

Are you using some sort of solenoid to kick the throttle to allow the engine to start when cold? Or are you planning fuel injection in the future?

ocbaud · 06-17-2004, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NeCrOmAnCeR

Are you using some sort of solenoid to kick the throttle to allow the engine to start when cold? Or are you planning fuel injection in the future?

fuel injection in the future, but not for awhile.

during the summer months like now, it isnt a problem to start it with out hitthing the gas

06-17-2004, 04:07 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	removing door panels?? trying to install my alarm, but i cant figure out how to get the door panels off. all of the screws are taken out but now what?

06-17-2004, 04:16 PM	#3
jared stewart Silverado Stew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ewing, MO Posts: 184	THere's a "U" shaped metal clip that you have to remove with a screwdriver. Make sure to keep an eye on it, it can fly pretty far. __________________ - 1997 3/4 Ton Ext. Cab LB 4x4 6.5L Diesel - 1979 3/4 Ton Longbed 4x4 "Farm Truck" - 1984 1/2 Ton w/ '99 Vortec 350/700R4 2x4 FOR SALE Last edited by jared stewart; 06-17-2004 at 04:17 PM. Reason: He answered his own question

06-17-2004, 04:18 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	There is a u shaped clip holding the widow crank on, Usually you ( I ) can get it off with 2 small screwdrivers on either side, since I am too cheap to buy the tool. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-17-2004, 04:20 PM	#5
Russ72C10 Four Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 101	Instead of screwdrivers, I actually bought the window crank removal tool (or whatever it is called) for a few bucks at Autozone. I've used it so many times now on different vehicles.... well worth the money. __________________ '84 K20 4x4 350 V8 - Weiand intake - Headers - 4" Tuff Country lift - 35x12.50 ProComp M/Ts on 15x10s

06-17-2004, 05:11 PM	#6
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	don't forget about the line of clips at the top of the panel, i find it easyest to roll the window all the way down to get thoes __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-17-2004, 05:27 PM	#7
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I vote for buying the window crank tool. Its not expensive.

06-17-2004, 07:14 PM	#9
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Why do you need the doorpanels off to install the alarm? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-17-2004, 09:52 PM	#11
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	well, the actuators are in and everything to do with the doors is done. a lot of the wiring is ran, but not really. my friend is coming back over saturday to finish it. he has to get the install book for the alarm from his work(car audio shop) i'm trying to figure out where to locate the brain and the relays for the remote start at.

06-17-2004, 10:17 PM	#12
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	Are you using some sort of solenoid to kick the throttle to allow the engine to start when cold? Or are you planning fuel injection in the future?



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