Plez Help Door Won't Open

DRA2000SS · 08-08-2006, 12:24 PM

My gf has a 03 optima and the passanger door won't open it feels like one of the plastic clips connecting the door handle to the door latch came undone or broke. Thats the easy part the part I am stuck at is that I can't open the door to take off the door panel with the door closed. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the door panel off. I already took off the plastic backing behind the door handle to expose the rods but the problem is further down to where I can't access it. Sorry about the lengthy thread and help would be appreciated....

Raven1210 · 08-08-2006, 12:32 PM

only way i can think of is unbolt the passenger seat so u can have access to the panel

DRA2000SS · 08-08-2006, 02:55 PM

I Would Still Have A Problem Getting Out The Screws In The Left Side Of The Door Panel The Are Covered Up By The Dashboard... Thanks

Raven1210 · 08-08-2006, 02:58 PM

but if u can get the right side of the door panel off a little bit by pulling u can reach in and pull the bar inside the door then it should pop open

ahfrederick · 08-08-2006, 06:08 PM

prolly best to take it in to the dealership.