How to remove the control panel on this model so the Door front panel can be removed

GTD65EB - if this was your actual model number line, which you seemed to be missing, you need to take off the shoulder 1/4 screw in the back on the control panel, then remove the control panel pushing away fromy you, then your remove the two philips screws located under the control panel, open the dryer door, then remove the two philips under the lid, then move the lid back and then remove the two shoulder philips screws holding on the front of the unit. then pull the front of the dryer towards you, then remove the dryer front by pulling up, disconect the door switch wire, and the lamp wire on the top if yours has a door lamp. make sure its unplugged before attempting, if you have issues call GE appliance service for repairs.

Step 1, remove dryer top: remove three phillips head screws from the back edge of dryers top.
stand in front of dryer and push back sharply about 2 inches on the dryer's top using the palms of your hands. Lift top up and off.
Step 2, remove control panel: remove phillips screws from back side of control panel corners and release clips along top edge of control panel, allowing panel to be taken off and set on top of dryer.
Step 3, remove front panel: Open door, remove phillips screws located at 4 and 8 O'clock positions at door opening. remove phillips head screws along fron panel's top edge. tilt panel forward and unplug light, door switch, and moisture sensor (at bottom of panel) and then set panel aside and out of your way.

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This article shows step by step photo instructions on how to replace the door boot seal of a common GE brand front load washing machine.

The washing machine in this example is the GE and the door boot seal
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• Phillips head screw driver
• small socket wrench
• 7mm socket
• replacement door boot seal
• lots and lots of patience

1. 
   remove dispenser Unplug washing machine and remove dispenser.
   
2. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom.
   
3. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer.
   
4. Completely remove control panel from front panel. Remove 3 screws holding top panel on back of machine and slide cover back approximately 1 inch and lift off.
   Completely remove control panel from front panel.
   
5. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel.
   
6. 
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it. Feel for the tension spring which tightens the door boot seal onto the front panel.
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it.
   
7. pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer. With tension spring removed, pull door boot seal away from front panel.
   On GE models, pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer.
   
8. remove inner tension ring IMPORTANT: Use a short stem philips head (such as a Husky No. 2 x 1-1/2 In. Phillips Screwdriver) to loosen the inner tension ring via its clamp screw.
   NOTE: you may have to remove the front panel to gain access to the tension ring. If that is the case, remove the front panel by removing the screws positioned at each corner (four screws total). On some models you may have to first remove a lower-front panel to gain access to the bottom two screws of the main front panel.

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This article shows step by step photo instructions on how to replace the door boot seal of a common GE brand front load washing machine.

The washing machine in this example is the GE and the door boot seal
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• Phillips head screw driver
• small socket wrench
• 7mm socket
• replacement door boot seal
• lots and lots of patience

1. 
   remove dispenser Unplug washing machine and remove dispenser.
   
2. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom. Remove lower front cover by removing 3 screws holding it on bottom.
   
3. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer. Remove screws connecting top control panel to front of washer.
   
4. Completely remove control panel from front panel. Remove 3 screws holding top panel on back of machine and slide cover back approximately 1 inch and lift off.
   Completely remove control panel from front panel.
   
5. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel. Use bungie cord to tie back control panel.
   
6. 
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it. Feel for the tension spring which tightens the door boot seal onto the front panel.
   'Pop' off the tension spring being careful not to bend or break it.
   
7. pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer. With tension spring removed, pull door boot seal away from front panel.
   On GE models, pull the right-hand side of the seal tight to reveal the inner tension ring holding the seal onto the inner part of the washer.
   
8. remove inner tension ring IMPORTANT: Use a short stem philips head (such as a Husky No. 2 x 1-1/2 In. Phillips Screwdriver) to loosen the inner tension ring via its clamp screw.
   NOTE: you may have to remove the front panel to gain access to the tension ring. If that is the case, remove the front panel by removing the screws positioned at each corner (four screws total). On some models you may have to first remove a lower-front panel to gain access to the bottom two screws of the main front panel.
   

Front Door Panel - Town Car - Removal
CAUTION: To avoid breakage of door pull cover(s), insert a screwdriver diagonally between pull strap and chrome bracket. Snap out both sides then remove.

Snap out two door pull strap retaining screw covers. Remove screws.

Remove two screws on front and rear side of front door trim panel.
The following procedure must be used during removal and installation of the door armrest and trim panel. Refer to the appropriate illustrations for component and vehicle model identification.
Using the Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry the trim panel retaining clips from the door inner panel.

NOTE: Do not use front door trim panel (23942) to remove trim clips from door inner panel. Replace any bent, damaged or missing push pins.

Remove window regulator control switch housing from back of front door trim panel . Lift up housing, remove retaining screws and disconnect all connectors.

Disconnect driver seat regulator control processor switch (driver door only) if equipped.
Twist out interior lamp wire assembly and remove the front door trim panel.
Installation

Ensure plastic watershield is secured to door panel.
Position front door trim panel to door. Connect interior lamp wiring.
Position the window regulator control switch housing and connect switch connectors. Install the retaining screws.
Connect driver seat regulator control processor (14C708) (driver door only) if equipped.
Align door lock side to its mating slide on the sheet metal (front doors only).
Snap in front door trim panel. Ensure all retainers fit properly.
Install two retaining screws on front and rear side of front door trim panel .
Install two retaining screws and pull strap covers.

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SECTION 501-01: Body System — Interior 2004 F-150 Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 02/17/2004 Front Door Trim Panel Printable View (229 KB) Removal and Installation
NOTE: LH side is shown. RH side is similar.

1. Remove the front door speaker. Refer to Section 415-00.

1. If equipped, remove the window regulator handle.
   1. Separate the handle cover from the handle.
   1. Remove the screw.
   1. Remove the window regulator handle.
   1. Remove the spacer.

1. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following table.
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 224A60 Cover plate 2 N602704-S301 Screws (2 req'd) 3 14B132A (RH) / 14B133B (LH) Window control switch 4 14630 (RH) / 14631 (LH) Window control switch electrical connectors 5 W505424-S301 Bolt 6 W701930-S424 Bolts (2 req'd) 7 19A034 Water shield 8 W709132-S300 (High series trim) / W709133-S300 (Low series trim) Speaker standoff (2 req'd) 9 219A65 (LH)/ 219A64 (RH) Front door handle
   Removal Note 10 23942 (RH) / 23943 (LH) Front door trim panel
   Removal Note

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 9: Front Door Handle Removal Note

1. Guide the door handle through the opening in the trim panel.

Item 10: Front Door Trim Panel Removal Note
CAUTION: Do not pull directly outward on the front door trim panel, as damage may occur.

1. Lift upward and remove the front door trim panel.

if you hit the lock button a couple times, will it finally lock?

If so, then you will need to take door cover off and lube up the connectors as they probably got corroded.

Below are the removal procedures for your vehicle's front inner door panel.


On models without power windows, remove the snap ring retaining window crank handle. Remove crank handle and cover plate.
Remove lower door frame bracket garnish. Using a screwdriver, remove inside door handle bezel. Remove power mirror control switch and disconnect harness connector.
Remove armrest panel. Remove 6 screws. Pry interior door panel loose from door.

please rate if this helps. Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1995 Thunderbird, Cougar Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION The interior trim component Removal and Installation procedures generally apply to all models. If some of the steps do not apply to the particular models being serviced, proceed to the next step. Trim Panels, Door Removal and Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not pry front door trim panel (23942). Prying on front door trim panel will break the hook retainers.
   Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel (23712) away from front door trim panel .
   
   
   
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 23713 Front Door Trim Panel Finish Panel 2 17B676 Outside Rear View Mirror Control 3 14028 Door Lock Switch 4 55928-S55 Screw (5 Req'd) 5 14529 Window Regulator Control Switch 6 23942 Front Door Trim Panel

1. Disconnect wires from front door lock switches (14017), outside rear view mirror controls (17B676) and window regulator control switches (14529) , if equipped; remove front door trim panel finish panel.

1. Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
   
   Trim Panels, Door
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 20124 Front Door 2 23942 Front Door Trim Panel 3 383356-S100 Nut (2 Req'd Each Side) 4 56903-S58 Screw (2 Req'd Each Side)

1. Remove interior lamp lens cover.

1. Remove screw through interior lamp opening.

1. Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.

1. Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door (20125) , and lift bottom hooks from front door.

1. Disconnect window regulator jumper wire (14A630) .

1. Remove front door trim panel.

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.

Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel away from front door trim panel.
Disconnect wires from front door lock switches, outside rear view mirror controls and window regulator control switches, if equipped. Remove front door trim panel finish panel.
Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
Remove interior lamp lens cover.
Remove screw through interior lamp opening.
Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.
Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door and lift bottom hooks from front door.
Disconnect window regulator jumper wire
Remove front door trim panel.