Chevy Express Side Door Panel Removal

The upper driver s side rear panel that needs to be removed begins about mid way up the side of the cabin and extends to the roof.

Chevy express side door panel removal.

0812 102 add to cart 1996 2017 chevy express gmc savana full size van front lower door skin driver side. 4 remove door trim handle mounting screws. Kd does make a tool that will properly pry the door panel away from reainers. Remove the side view mirror sail located in the upper corner of the door panel.

Pry door handle plug by using small flat bladed tool. Service manual should explain how to remove the outer one but factory service manuals aren t know to be the most detailed with instruction. Next behind the door handle you will see a square looking cover it will just pop off and there are two screws under it take those out and remove the. It probably matters to them only to the extent that they can sell something.

Once the two retaining caps are released pivot the top of the sail out and extract it from the bottom anchor on the door frame. Remove door trim panel from retainers start at rear bottom corner and pry outward. First pop off the window crank if it has one. Ask your assistant to stand by the door ready to immediately help steady it the jack stand or stepladder if necessary.

1996 2017 chevy express gmc savana full size van front door rocker panel passenger side 112 00 sku. Don t need to know how to get the stupid inner panel it s the outer panel that is a challenge. This trim piece covers the interior side of the side view mirror. It includes a slot for the rear seatbelt shoulder strap since the shoulder strap take up reel is behind it.

Drape the old towel or sheet onto your jack stand or stepladder.