2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Push Pins

[MSears]

I have a 2000 Ram club cab and need to take the back door panel off. What is the secret for getting the push pin out?

 

[Jim W]

I have a tool that I bought from an auto parts store that you slide behind the panel and can remove the push pins. Here is a link to one such tool there are different trim tools for some cars but most use this.

http://www.dkhardware.com/product-3...=40818744852&gclid=CKeIuuC1mLgCFcc-MgodETcAhQ.

Jim W.

 

[JLandry]

And there's a set like THIS which can be helpful.



John L.

 

[Bill Stockard]

See Geno's Catalog No. 80, page 46, third item from the bottom of the page.



Bill

 

[mwilson]

I have a 2000 Ram club cab and need to take the back door panel off. What is the secret for getting the push pin out?

I had to remove the interior panels for both rear doors on the 98. 5 that I had. I have tools as described above and it is still a bear if the panels are virgin. You have about a 50/50 chance of the push pin letting go (either by pulling out of the hole or snapping off) or the socket that holds the pin in the door panel itself breaking. Those things are in there!!!!



I have done a lot of interior trim work over the years and the 2nd gen door panels are the most challenging as far as not trying to damage the panel itself. Proceed with care, do not lose your temper. I think there are a couple of pins in the center of the panel as I recall as well.



Allow yourself enough time to run to the local parts store for replacement pins, you will break several of them in the process. Take a good one with you for a sample, there are a gazillion different types.



I had both door panels off the '97 last year, those were not too bad to remove as someone had them off in the past and broke several pin sockets in the door panel. I had to run to town and buy a couple bagfuls of pins in an effort to get the door panel on as good as possible.



Mike.

 

[Road Dog]

My truck uses Christmas tree pins. I use a tool like Jim W posted but I wrap it in electrical tape so it doesn't scratch the paint. You can buy new pins from Chrysler for $4 each or go to an auto supplier and buy a bag of them for $4.

 

[ESwartzer]

You can also get the pins from your local Napa dealer if/when you break any with removal. A lot cheaper than the dealer!