Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: To reduce the chance of damage to the trim panel leave the switch in the panel until after the panel is removed from the door.

Lower the door window.
Remove the inside handle bezel. Refer to HANDLE BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSIDE .

Fig 1: Inside Handle Bezel
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Remove the pull handle plug.

Fig 2: Pull Handle Plug
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Remove the screws behind the pull handle plug.

Fig 3: Removing Screws Behind Pull Handle Plug
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NOTE: Insert the fastener removal tool between the male fastener, which is attached to the trim panel, and the female retainer, which is in the door. Incorrectly inserting the tool between the head of the female retainer and the door will break the fasteners.
For better sight access to the fasteners start by first prying out the fastener at the rear of the trim panel that is approximately 50 mm (2 in) up from the trim panel seam.
Pry out the remaining trim panel fasteners working your way forward.
Lift the trim panel up off the upper retainers and reposition the panel by the door.

Fig 4: Door Trim Panel
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Remove the harness connector from the switch.
Remove the trim panel with absorber, switch, and speaker grill.
Remove any trim panel upper retainers that remained on the door.
Transfer parts as necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Harness Connector From Switch
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