The panel for the passenger side rear door is separating from the console/handle portion {i.e. the part that has the window switch} of the door. It appears that the glue that holds the foam backing of the panel has let loose. Has anyone had any experience with this type of problem? I would appreciate any help regarding how to repair it. I have a 2001 TL. Thanks in advance.

Dan01TL

 

Mine is doing that too, I was going to just glue it back in place but I keep forgetting about it because it's in the back seat.

 

Many have had the problem You have 2 options. (if not under warranty) replace the whole door panel, or 2, take it off and try gluing it Back. Some have had luck gluing it.

 

i think over 70% of TL owners will experience this problem. Both TLs in my family (2000 and 2002) both have had this happen.

What kind of glue would work?

 

Same problem here, glue recommendations??

 

I dont have this issue, but maybe try gorilla glue?

 

i dont think gorilla glue would be a smart choice because it expands as it dries... i think it would make a huge mess

 

i'm having the same problem, drivers side rear seat, i have a '99

 

Yea if you use alot. Alot isnt needed. There are a few threads on it and what people used. Run a search and see.

 

yup both rears for me.

 

I had this problem in My TL with both rear doors... I fixed it...dont' have pictures but I can explain pretty easily...
All you need is painters tape...and Super Glue, (you can go to a discount auto and they'll give you specialized super glue which is what I used I think...but any super glue is fine...as long as it can hold ur fingers together with the slightest amount)...
I had a bottel u can squeeze with a point on the end which was easier for applying (the entire tube was maybe 4 inches long)

Get somebody to help u and put a line of glue on the panel (not part conected to the window switch) There should be a lip on the end of the piece falling off. Put glue all on that lip all the way than you and your friend push it into the door panel. You kind of have to push down to get the lip under the window switch part. Once you get the lip in to where it looks good, take the painters tape (or something strong, ducktape isn't good because it'll leave a residue) and tape maybe 15 pieces vertically holding the door panel's nice and tight together. I left my tape on for aprox. 2 days.

It looks great now, just be careful with that glue, cause its very hard to get off...Don't want to be careless and miss something and get it on the actual panel. If theres any residue on the door after you take the tape off than just use goo gone on a clean rag and it'll come right off... just don't use to much goo gone or it could get to where the glue is....
Hope this helps, Its actually really simple, took me maybe 10 minutes for both doors.

 

thats kickass, im gonna try it