Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the door upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Extension (Escalade)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Extension (Tahoe/Yukon) .
2. Remove the door window control switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver and Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Passenger .

1. Lower the window.
2. Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position.
3. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the knob by pulling upward.
4. When re-installing, push the knob down until the detent tab touches the locking rod opening cover.
5. Push the detent tab in to lock the knob to the locking rod.

Tighten:  2 N.m (18 lb in)

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. There are 2 hooks located on the lower portion of the door trim panel that are being used for manufacturing installation ONLY.
3. If these hooks are damaged during either removal or installation of the door trim panel, replacement of the panel is not required.
4. When installing the trim panel start at the lock knob, pushing down and outward moving toward the upper front.