hpm123 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Need to get the drivers side door panel off to replace the window regulator but getting stuck with the power window switch cover and door handle assemblies. I've tried sliding a flat bladed instrument at the base of the assy, but there's something I'm missing...aside from a little common sense. How do you get these assemblies disconnected so that the door panel can be removed? TIA - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Need to get the drivers side door panel off to replace the window regulator but getting stuck with the power window switch cover and door handle assemblies. I've tried sliding a flat bladed instrument at the base of the assy, but there's something I'm missing...aside from a little common sense. How do you get these assemblies disconnected so that the door panel can be removed? TIA - sounds like you are missing a screw here or there maybe this will help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Roll the window down and remove the knob on the lock. Completely remove the screw in the pocket of the armrest and slide it off toward the rear of the truck. Then remove the three screws hidden by the armrest. The door handle stays on the door, its the trim ring around it that you need to remove. Slide a screwdriver in the gap between the two on the bottom (the tabs are on the top and bottom, not the sides). Pop all the plastic holder dealies around the edges of the panel loose and lift it off. The power window switch comes off with the door panel, then you can unplug the harness once the panel is off. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Roll the window down and remove the knob on the lock. Completely remove the screw in the pocket of the armrest and slide it off toward the rear of the truck. Then remove the three screws hidden by the armrest. The door handle stays on the door, its the trim ring around it that you need to remove. Slide a screwdriver in the gap between the two on the bottom (the tabs are on the top and bottom, not the sides). Pop all the plastic holder dealies around the edges of the panel loose and lift it off. The power window switch comes off with the door panel, then you can unplug the harness once the panel is off. Hope this helps. Exactly what he said, just watch where the plug for the window switch is when you re-install, took me forever to realize why my door panel had a bulge in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpm123 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Much obliged fellas for the assistance - Had done all the steps on Big Shoes response, except for the door handle trim piece. So one add'l clarification if you would please, its only the door handle trim piece that has to come off to get the door panel off?. The trim piece on the power window switch does not need to come off, just disconnected from the backside once the door panel is lifted off. (i kept trying to get this trim piece off which had me stuck and had me to the point where I thought I was going to break a tab or something) Roll the window down and remove the knob on the lock. Completely remove the screw in the pocket of the armrest and slide it off toward the rear of the truck. Then remove the three screws hidden by the armrest. The door handle stays on the door, its the trim ring around it that you need to remove. Slide a screwdriver in the gap between the two on the bottom (the tabs are on the top and bottom, not the sides). Pop all the plastic holder dealies around the edges of the panel loose and lift it off. The power window switch comes off with the door panel, then you can unplug the harness once the panel is off. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 correct, the power window switch does not need to even be touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpm123 Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Thanks nunya and thanks to everyone else as well...I appreciate the assistance - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 JJ deserves the thanks not me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 De nada, bud. Glad to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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