How to Remove Interior Door Panel

[nigelmarston]

I have to replace the blind on my habitation door as it is torn. To do this, I have to remove the plastic cover on the inside of the door. I have removed all the clips but the interior door release handle is still holding the cover in place. How to I remove the handle? There appears to be 4 screws which are covered with blank plugs. However, these plugs are very tightly fitted and there is no chance of getting a screwdriver under them. Also they appear to be made of very hard plastic.

 

[Masman]

Looks like the same plugs that are around window frame. A fine blade should get them out.They are tight fitting.

 

[Landy Andy]

You remove those four plastic plugs, and get access to screws. And if you are like the person who removed mine, you don’t replace the caps after. I keep meaning to see if I can buy replacements.

 

[L' Hobo]

I just use a thin electrical flat screwdriver, last time I did it, I got replacements from Screwfix, I think?

 

[Sue and Rick]

The point of a Stanley knife does the job without the damage of a screwdriver. Watch your fingers though

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[nigelmarston]

Thanks all. They look like they are quite tightly fitted but I will try a Stanley knife and report back, probably less a finger or two!

 

[L' Hobo]

Thanks all. They look like they are quite tightly fitted but I will try a Stanley knife and report back, probably less a finger or two!

Replacements are pennies, don't do it!

 

[Landy Andy]

If they are really tight, and you NEED them out, screw a screw through the cap. It will ruin the caps but get them out.