Nissan Rogue
Door Panel Removal Guide
How to take off the interior door panels
of a 1st generation 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue SUV with photo illustrated steps.
2011 Rogue Door Panel |
Door Opener Handle |
Pry Out Screw Cover |
This
automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 1st generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013) Nissan
Rogue in removing the interior door panels in order to upgrade the
OEM speaker, add soundproofing material, replace the power window
motor or fix a faulty switch. Owners of other Nissan or Infiniti vehicles such as the Versa, Cube, Sentra, Altima, LEAF, Maxima, Juke, Murano, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, Quest, Frontier, Titan, 370Z, G37, M37, EX37, FX37, JX35, and QX56 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The tools needed to remove the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a plastic pry bar tool, and a 10mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet or a Phillips head screwdriver. The OEM door speaker is held in place by four Phillips head screws. |
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Screw Cover Removed |
Door Pull Trim Panel |
Gently Pry At Bottom |
The first of the
three screws holding the door panel in place is covered by a small
rectangular trim piece behind the door opener handle. Pry out the screw
cover with a small flathead screwdriver. The other two screws are below the rectangular door pull handle trim panel. Insert the blade of the flathead screwdriver at the bottom of the trim panel and gently pry it off. To prevent from scratching the plastic surfaces, you may want to use a plastic automotive panel removal tool. |
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Trim Piece Removed |
Remove With 10mm Socket |
Door Handle Screw Removed |
The door handle
screw can be removed with either a Phillips head screwdriver or with a 10mm
socket and ratcheting wrench. Remove the screw by turning it counter clockwise and then set it aside in a safe place. |
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Door Pull Screws |
Phillips Head Screwdriver |
Upper Screw Removed |
Remove the two
screws in the door pull handle with the Phillips head screwdriver by turning
them counter clockwise.
Set them aside with the other screw and trim panels. |
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Remove Lower Screw |
2 Panels & 3 Screws |
Pull At Bottom of Panel |
Once all three screws are removed, you can move to the bottom edge of the panel and pull out the friction fasteners. | ||
Removing Friction Fasteners |
Door Lock & Handle Cables |
Pull Out Plastic Collar |
Continue pulling
along the bottom and two sides of the door panel to disengage all of the pop
rivet friction fasteners. Lift the door panel up and off the lip of the door frame. Angle the top of the door panel towards yourself and support the bottom with your thighs. |
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Metal Ball Removed |
Remove Door Lock Cable |
Press Release Button |
To remove the lock
switch and door opener handle cables, first pull the plastic collars out of
the bracket.
Then swing the cable out and lift the ends out of their sockets. |
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Slide Out Power Plug |
Front Door Panel Removed |
Metal Door Frame |
Press the release
button on the white plastic power connector for the window and lock switches
panel before sliding it straight out of the socket. Set the door panel aside in a safe place. |
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OEM Door Speaker |
Remove Phillips Screws |
Four Speaker Screws |
If you'd like to
upgrade the door speaker, remove the four Phillips head screws by turning
them counter clockwise. Pull the speaker out of the door frame and press the release tab on the power connector before sliding it straight out. The OEM speaker can be replaced with either a 5 1/4" (5.25"), 6.5" (6 1/2") or 6"x9" aftermarket speaker. I'd recommend ordering new speakers from Amazon since you can verify that they will fit your vehicle and whether or not you will need a mounting bracket. If you'd like to reduce road noise and allow your new speakers to sound their best, apply some Dynamat Sound Deadener to the metal door frame. It will help stop vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume. |
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Pull Off OEM Speaker |
Install 5.25", 6.5", 6"x9" |
Line Up Door Cables |
To replace the door panel, first hold it near the door frame and support it with your thighs. | ||
Insert End of Cable |
Snap In Plastic Collar |
Insert Metal Ball |
Then insert the
metal bar for the door lock switch in to the socket at the top of the
bracket.
Swing the cable towards the panel and pop the plastic collar in place. |
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Plastic Collar In Bracket |
Door Cables Replaced |
Push In Power Connector |
Insert the metal
ball at the end of the door opener handle cable in to the socket at the
bottom of the bracket.
Swing the cable towards the panel and push the plastic collar in place. Slide the power connector for the lock and window switches straight in to its socket. |
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Lower Door Panel |
Line Up Pop Rivets |
Push Fasteners In Place |
Lower the top of
the door panel on to the lip of the door frame. Swing the bottom of the door panel towards the door frame and line up the white plastic friction fasteners with their corresponding holes. Push all along the bottom and sides of the panel to secure all of the friction fasteners. |
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Tighten Lower Screw |
Attach Screw With Tape |
Tighten Upper Screw |
Tighten the upper
and lower screws in the door pull handle with the Phillips head screwdriver. If you have trouble inserting either screw, attach the screw to the tip of the screwdriver with some tape. |
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Replace Door Handle Screw |
Tighten With 10mm Socket |
Replace Screw Cover |
Replace the screw
behind the door opener handle and tighten it with a Phillips head
screwdriver or the 10mm socket with a ratcheting wrench. Press the small rectangular screw cover in place. |
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Line Up Door Pull Trim |
Snap Trim Panel In Place |
Door Panel Replaced |
Line up the door
pull handle trim piece and gently snap it in to place. For more,
check out my other
Nissan
Rogue Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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