HELP!!! (need rear door panel off to fix a dent)

[dhyde79]

ok, so, here's the deal, I somehow acquired a dent in the side of my right rear door, not a crease, just a dent, so, it'll pop out semi-easily, but, I need to get the door panel off. I see no screws anywhere, nor anything else, but, I know it's screwed into something....where's the "pop loose" on the handle assembly to get to wherever the screws are? I really need this in a hurry so I can get the dent popped back out before potential paint damage is done.

any ideas/help/guidance? (pics would be nice but not required)

 

[civicjoe]

I havent taken the rear door panel off but maybe if you swing by the like an oriely or advanced auto parts, you could grab a chilton, it would probably tell you how. Im sure someone has done it, i know with the front door panel you have to pop off the switch panel cover first and unscrew then pop other stuff out along the way.

 

[Bluedog]

Here is a link to NICOclub with most of the Service Manuals for your viewing pleasure: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/

There will be at least one screw in the arm rest area. Look for small covers with a slot in them. If you do not have a door panel tool, you can get one at the local parts store for the pop fasteners around the parameter of the door panel.

 

[dhyde79]

I got it open and pulled, but, there were two "scratch" dents that didn't just pop back out, not sure how to go about getting those kicked back out without having a body shop pull the skin off and smooth it again...or just replace the door....