On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
> I was trying to remove the cover panel on the exterior sliding door
> track, so I can clean/lube that mechanism.  I saw a sheet-metal screw at
> either end, on the bottom/underside of the panel.  I removed those, but
> could not remove the panel; it was held firmly at the top.  What's the
> trick?

Allan,

Those screws are all that holds that panel on, BUT the black gasket
keeps the whole panel from moving much. Try pulling the panel out
slightly from the bottom to open the gasket's groove a bit then lift
up from each end back and forth repeatedly. A rubber mallet from the
bottom may be necessary to break it loose. First time's a bear.

John Meeks
'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN
Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm