Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: When removing a power window switch, the ignition switch must be in the OFF position. This will eliminate the possibility of shorting out the power window switch if a flat-bladed tool, awl, or metal object is used to remove the power window switch from the wiring harness.
Important: The front end of the mounting plate, by mirror select switch, has a hard plastic lip. The mounting plate must be slid to the rear to remove this front retaining lip.
- Apply protective coating/tape at the rear of the front door power window switch mounting plate, right and/or left door.
- Remove the front door power window switch mounting plate from the front door trim panel using a small, flat-bladed tool, inserted at the rear of the mounting plate.
Press forward to release the mounting plate retainer and lift up on the plate.
- Press down on the front end of the mounting plate to disconnect the tab, slide the plate rearward. Lift out the mounting plate with the switches attached.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front door power mirror switch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front door power window switch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front door lock switch.
- Remove the front door power window switch from the mounting plate.
- Remove the power mirror switch.
- Remove the door lock switch.