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craigrw2
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2026

Anyone know how to replace lower outside top hinges compartment doors on a 2006 Tiffin Phaeton?

Anyone know how to remove a lower compartment top hinged panel from a Tiffin Phaeton 2006? No screws in the painted strip,..

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  • Most of those Tiffin lower bay doors use a top “C”/piano-style hinge, so there usually aren’t visible screws in the painted strip. The door often has to be supported and slid sideways/out of the hinge channel, or the hinge retainer/end cap has to come off first. I’d be careful those doors are heavier than they look. If in doubt, call Tiffin Parts with your VIN; they can usually tell you the exact hinge setup for a 2006 Phaeton.

  • Find the screws or rivets and hope you can reach them with the appropriate tool(s). 
    just the first thing that comes to mind. 
    Glad I could help!