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Driver's side panel removal

Is there a trick to getting the driver's side panel off? Just want to make sure I don't break a tab or something by trying to pry it off with a screwdriver. I want to get in there and see if I can replace a bulb or find out why a couple of the switches lights aren't working, and my passenger side power mirror stopped working so I'm going to start in here
Dylan and Aimee
2001 U320 4013
Unit# 5896
450 HP/IFS
 

Re: Driver's side panel removal

Reply #1 –
On my '99 there is no trick to it.  I have had it up several times for various reasons.  Four screws then just pry it up.  It tends to stick to the vinyl and it is a tight fit otherwise.  So, be bold and go for it. 
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Reply #2 –
On the 01 the screws are hidden, just studs sticking through as best I can tell.  I have not had mine off but if you take off the HWH panel you can stick a hand in there.  The cover on the transmission control might pop off, never dome that either.  It is different on the 01 than earlier.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Driver's side panel removal

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
On the 01 the screws are hidden, just studs sticking through as best I can tell.  I have not had mine off but if you take off the HWH panel you can stick a hand in there.  The cover on the transmission control might pop off, never dome that either.  It is different on the 01 than earlier.
Yep, when I was trying to install a new switch for my entry step solenoid I couldn't figure out how to easily remove it and gave up before I broke it. Had the whole dash torn apart. Will be interested to know if you figure out the secret.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Driver's side panel removal

Reply #4 –
Don't the individual switches just pop out?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel
 

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Reply #5 –
They do ... 50/50 chance the switch breaks.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN