These pieces must be removed before removing the panel.
How to fix blazer door panel.
This video shows the installation process for 98 01 gmc envoy handles on my chevrolet blazer.
Replace the door handle bezel.
Here is an upper trim piece to the left of the panel.
Insert the two 7mm bolts into the door pull.
Just pops right on install the 4 screws that hold the handle onto the door panel and reinstall panel as per usual.
This video can also be helpful to remove and reinstall the door.
Hi i m mike from 1a auto.
Use a flat thin tool or piece of metal and slip it between the panel and the metal door frame.
Due to poor design and many years of strain it split along the handle line.
Most door panels will have small trim pieces located at the top of the panel at either the right or left side.
Depending on the location and extent of wood damage you may or may not have to disassemble the door to carry out a repair i may replace an entire component such as a rail or stile or splice in a new section of a component using a strong splice joint such as a scarf or half lap which also can be doweled if.
If you make the reinforcement buckets right you do not need to modify the door panel at all.
It just re attaches to the panel like it did before with the 7mm screws behind the panel.
Use a small screw driver or trim removal tool and detach pop off any trim pieces above the door panel.
I m sure there are better ways of fixing it but this is my way.
Slide it back or forth til you hit a stop.
This door panel came off the straight axle swap blazer.
How to repair panel doors.