Interior door panel removel
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Staging Lane
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Interior door panel removel Anyone know of any sites with detailed instructions for interior removel? Specifically the door panels for now, I'm sure I could get them removed without the techinical help but the right tools and directions do make for a cleaner project. Oh this is a 2000 SS for info and thanks.
On The Tree
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From: Bloodymore, Murderland (Baltimore)
Re: Interior door panel removel (Credit for this to SShevy (Moderator) from LS1.com)
Removing the door panel (sorry no pics)
1. Remove the 1 screw holding the plastic triangle piece by the side mirror. That piece will just pop off.
2. Pop off the door lock indicator. Can be a little tricky but it just pops off.
3. Remove the 3 big screws. 2 are in the arm rest area. The 3rd is under the handle you grab to close the door. It is kind of angled upwards. I believe the firebirds may also have a 4th big screw at the bottom of the door panel near the map holder area.
4. Remove the black plastic trim that goes around the handle and holds the switches. To do this remove the screw behind the handle and the screw angled upward near where the 3rd big screw was in step 3. Pop the piece loose enough to reach behind it and unplug the wiring harnesses. Some people like to pop out the smaller plastic piece that holds the switches first but I like to leave it in as the clips tend not to go back on as tight. Once the harnesses are unplugged you can remove the piece by twisting it to clear the door handle.
5. Now the door panel is ready to come off. It lifts up and out...not straight out. It has "j" hooks molded as part of the door panel and if you try to pull the door panel straight out you'll break the hooks making it impossible to keep the panel secure. It may be a little tight to move it up at first. I prefer to grab the panel near the weathestripping at the top of the door and pull it up and out just enough to unhook it from the top part of the door frame. This then gives you a good place to pull the rest of the panel up.
6. Installation is the opposite.
Kevin
Hope this helps you, if you are not already a member at LS1.com, do so. Lots of good information there. I know there are some other links if you do a search at LS1.com that may have pictures. Take it easy. If you have any more questions, my username at LS1.com is bcfdtruck3badboy. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Removing the door panel (sorry no pics)
1. Remove the 1 screw holding the plastic triangle piece by the side mirror. That piece will just pop off.
2. Pop off the door lock indicator. Can be a little tricky but it just pops off.
3. Remove the 3 big screws. 2 are in the arm rest area. The 3rd is under the handle you grab to close the door. It is kind of angled upwards. I believe the firebirds may also have a 4th big screw at the bottom of the door panel near the map holder area.
4. Remove the black plastic trim that goes around the handle and holds the switches. To do this remove the screw behind the handle and the screw angled upward near where the 3rd big screw was in step 3. Pop the piece loose enough to reach behind it and unplug the wiring harnesses. Some people like to pop out the smaller plastic piece that holds the switches first but I like to leave it in as the clips tend not to go back on as tight. Once the harnesses are unplugged you can remove the piece by twisting it to clear the door handle.
5. Now the door panel is ready to come off. It lifts up and out...not straight out. It has "j" hooks molded as part of the door panel and if you try to pull the door panel straight out you'll break the hooks making it impossible to keep the panel secure. It may be a little tight to move it up at first. I prefer to grab the panel near the weathestripping at the top of the door and pull it up and out just enough to unhook it from the top part of the door frame. This then gives you a good place to pull the rest of the panel up.
6. Installation is the opposite.
Kevin
Hope this helps you, if you are not already a member at LS1.com, do so. Lots of good information there. I know there are some other links if you do a search at LS1.com that may have pictures. Take it easy. If you have any more questions, my username at LS1.com is bcfdtruck3badboy. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Re: Interior door panel removel Do a search in External Engine for window motor replacement. You will find a link that has pictures and breaks it down Barney Style <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> . Its pretty easy but there are some good pointers.
(Credit for this to SShevy (Moderator) from LS1.com)
Removing the door panel (sorry no pics)
1. Remove the 1 screw holding the plastic triangle piece by the side mirror. That piece will just pop off.
2. Pop off the door lock indicator. Can be a little tricky but it just pops off.
3. Remove the 3 big screws. 2 are in the arm rest area. The 3rd is under the handle you grab to close the door. It is kind of angled upwards. I believe the firebirds may also have a 4th big screw at the bottom of the door panel near the map holder area.
4. Remove the black plastic trim that goes around the handle and holds the switches. To do this remove the screw behind the handle and the screw angled upward near where the 3rd big screw was in step 3. Pop the piece loose enough to reach behind it and unplug the wiring harnesses. Some people like to pop out the smaller plastic piece that holds the switches first but I like to leave it in as the clips tend not to go back on as tight. Once the harnesses are unplugged you can remove the piece by twisting it to clear the door handle.
5. Now the door panel is ready to come off. It lifts up and out...not straight out. It has "j" hooks molded as part of the door panel and if you try to pull the door panel straight out you'll break the hooks making it impossible to keep the panel secure. It may be a little tight to move it up at first. I prefer to grab the panel near the weathestripping at the top of the door and pull it up and out just enough to unhook it from the top part of the door frame. This then gives you a good place to pull the rest of the panel up.
6. Installation is the opposite.
Kevin
Hope this helps you, if you are not already a member at LS1.com, do so. Lots of good information there. I know there are some other links if you do a search at LS1.com that may have pictures. Take it easy. If you have any more questions, my username at LS1.com is bcfdtruck3badboy. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Removing the door panel (sorry no pics)
1. Remove the 1 screw holding the plastic triangle piece by the side mirror. That piece will just pop off.
2. Pop off the door lock indicator. Can be a little tricky but it just pops off.
3. Remove the 3 big screws. 2 are in the arm rest area. The 3rd is under the handle you grab to close the door. It is kind of angled upwards. I believe the firebirds may also have a 4th big screw at the bottom of the door panel near the map holder area.
4. Remove the black plastic trim that goes around the handle and holds the switches. To do this remove the screw behind the handle and the screw angled upward near where the 3rd big screw was in step 3. Pop the piece loose enough to reach behind it and unplug the wiring harnesses. Some people like to pop out the smaller plastic piece that holds the switches first but I like to leave it in as the clips tend not to go back on as tight. Once the harnesses are unplugged you can remove the piece by twisting it to clear the door handle.
5. Now the door panel is ready to come off. It lifts up and out...not straight out. It has "j" hooks molded as part of the door panel and if you try to pull the door panel straight out you'll break the hooks making it impossible to keep the panel secure. It may be a little tight to move it up at first. I prefer to grab the panel near the weathestripping at the top of the door and pull it up and out just enough to unhook it from the top part of the door frame. This then gives you a good place to pull the rest of the panel up.
6. Installation is the opposite.
Kevin
Hope this helps you, if you are not already a member at LS1.com, do so. Lots of good information there. I know there are some other links if you do a search at LS1.com that may have pictures. Take it easy. If you have any more questions, my username at LS1.com is bcfdtruck3badboy. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
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