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How to remove Door pullstrap end caps on 1977 Transam

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1977 Transam:
Hi.

I'm trying to remove the door panels from the 1977 Transam.

I've removed all screws I can see and have removed the clip that holds the automatic mirror adjuster.

All plastic door clips have been popped and panel lifted up to get panel off of the door.

What looks like is left to be disconnected is the door strap.  not sure how to get the cap ends off without busting them.

Also don't know how to disconnect the power door locking mechanism.

Any assistance would be appreciated as I don't want to ruin a good door panel.

Thanks.

Tommy.

joe74ta:
Call you can just pry them off with a screwdriver but be careful if you break one they do repro them

LeighP:
The centre chrome plastic piece is a stick in item....get a stanley knife blade under an edge and pull it up. That exposes the screw that holds the end of the pull strap onto the door.

1977 Transam:
I tried prying but didn't want to break them.  Thanks for the advice Leigh.  I'll try the stanley knife.

Any idea on the power door locking mechanism please.  Not sure on the method of disconnecting it.

Thanks for your help guys.

Tommy.

LeighP:
The actuators in the doors are held on by two screws on the outside rear surface of the door inner panel.....like the door locks.
You'll probably need an impact screwdriver to shift the screws. The actuators unhook from the door locks inside....door panels need to come off.

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