There is a tool specially made for the purpose, better than a pry bar like the one shown.  I got mine at an Autozone.  I think they are available just about anywhere.  An auto glass tech told me about them.  mcneely

---- Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> At  6/5/2011 09:42 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
> >  I need a tool to loosen up the door panel retainers without tearing
> >the upholstery. There has got to be something better and more efficient
> >than a screwdriver.
> >
> >Any suggestions?
> >
> >Thanks,
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-heavy-duty-pry-bar-set-1654.html
> The small one, they sell them lot's of places besides HF. You still
> need to be careful.
> I have found these pry bars to be useful tools.
>
>
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net

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David McNeely