i had to remove the door panels today to install moleskin for my car but as soon as i got to the last door (back driver side door), i could not unscrew the rubber screw on the left bottom side of the door panel. i was trying to unscrew it for a good 10 minutes before i just gave up. i would keep turning and the screw moves but it doesn't come out from the door panel at all.

i didnt have any problems trying to unscrew that screw from any of the other doors but just this last one?

anyone have any suggestions?

can i go to the dealership and ask them to get the screw out for me?

 

had the same problem yesterday, doing the same job. there's 2 tricks to get it out, 1 pull on the door plastic right beside it to put tension on it, if that doesnt work you have to wiggle some needle nose plyers behind and hold the grommet from spinning. Thats what the dealer will do if you take it there. You should order a new grommet though cause you wont be able to tighten it once your done. Part #72144-SZ3-013 should be about 5 bucks.

 

thanks