How To Take A Door Panel Off A Chevy Tahoe

Then gently pry out the plastic door lock switch with a plastic automotive panel removal tool.

How to take a door panel off a chevy tahoe.

Pry out the door panel around the clips. Use your screwdriver to remove the door handle frame piece. Disconnect the switch wiring harnesses with a flat blade screwdriver. Pull the door upward and outward to disconnect it from its clips on the door and unplug any wiring harnesses behind it.

Set the trim panel aside in a safe place. Pry up the window switch panel by hand. Disconnect any optional lights and switches in the door. Then pry out the rectangular trim panel located below the door pull handle at the center of the arm rest.

Pry off the trim piece at the front top corner of the door panel. Pry out trim piece. Remove the two 7mm bolts in the arm rest. The first two steps are to lower the power window all the way down and then open the door.

This can include courtesy lights that are pried off and disconnected and heated seat switches you must pry off with the trim stick. Move to the top inner corner of the door panel and gently pull off the triangular shaped sail panel. Disconnect the wiring in the switch plate. Pry off the door handle bezel with a flat blade screwdriver.

Remove the sail panel. Use a screwdriver and a rag to pry up the switch plate. Insert the blade of your small flathead screwdriver in to the notch at the bottom edge of the trim piece behind the chrome door opener handle and gently pry it out.