Quick instuctions for 1999-2006 (2007 Classic) Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Seirra 1500/2500/3500 Trucks, Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban & GMC Yukon/Yukon XL.
Great audio instructions and video. I screwed up putting back together. Be sure to install the long 7mm screw behind the door handle and the short 7mm screw behind the door lock.
There is a screw at the underside of the storage panel of the bottom of the door panel/ You'll see it by looking under the bottom. When you take the storage bucket out, you'll see two large white plastic "J" shaped clips holding the panel to the metal openings. You need to pull the panel upward while pushing these clips inward to disengage them. This is on the 2003-7 Silverados. There are no screws on the sides of the panels like the one shown
This was very helpful. On my 2005 1500 extended cab, there is another screw (the three you showed, and a fourth) on on the bottom of the panel going straight up into the door. Maybe they only did this on the extended cabs, not sure. Everything else was spot on.
280,000 mi on my 2005 Duramax. I have to clean & lube all the door locks & window mechanisms. Too much dust. This video will help considerably. Thanks for a nice quick tutorial.
Thank you so much! I had all the screws and plates off. I didn’t realize I could just lift the panel off. I was pulling and tugging all set to destroy the panel. I really appreciate this video!
The 2003 and probably earlier Silverado's have a lot less screws and clips etc. than the one shown in the video. About half as many actually. If you have manual window cranks there's one clip that you can push down on with flat screw driver and push it off. When you start to put it back on just put the clip on the handle and push it on until it clicks in place instead of trying to put the handle on and then try to put the clip on.
Does the window switch panel come out without taking the door panel off? Or MUST the door panel removal mandatory; means window switch panel comes out from INSIDE panel AFTER REMOVAL.
2006 2500HD driver's side door Bose speaker isn't working , it looks like the door panel has been off before and not a very good job putting it back on, there's clear tape sticking out from behind the panel in the front. and back. Thanks for this video, simple process but it always helps to know exactly what you're doing and this video accomplishes that. I'm hoping the speaker is the issue or maybe a loose wire and not a blown channel on the radio. Thanks again.
It's likely a bad speaker. If you have the Bose radio, you have a Bose amp. I've never seen one drop 1 channel. They usually just quit. Pull the panel, check wiring, pop test the speaker (you can google how to do that, you may be able to tell right away that its bad just by looking) grab a set of 6 3/4", wire em up, screw then in and do the other side. I like the Memphis SR 6 3/4" coax...fairly inexpensive, sound great and fit well. Best of luck to ya.
Thanks brother, so much easier now. Had to replace my window motor. Just couldn't get the damn thing off. Didn't know is there was a bolt behind the switch
I managed to break the handle that you pull to shut the door from the inside. Ripped the screws out and everything. I just put a good bit of two part epoxy on there but don't know if it will stay. If it doesn't what should I do
Thank you very much . This what an informational video should be . Step by step. Short with no personal comments. Just a person who is there to help someone do something right. You get my video apple award. May GOD BLESS YOU FOR TIME TAKEN TO HELP ME. Doug Suds..
It would be nice if your videos were correct because I had to take my door panels off my 2003 Silverado 2500 and there were no clips on the inside of the truck to remove and there was no t20 screw at all and there was a screw on the bottom side of the door panel holding it on the bottom of the door also to help your readers the wiring harnesses are real short to where you have to have patience hold the door panel how to remove the harnesses don't forget you have one at the lower side for your light too
my truck doesnt have the tree pins only screws i have a 2003 sierra 2500hd sle. and i wanna know if theres more than just 3 screws cuz its still in there pretty good
jon ahse . Other than spme years not havong tree clips on the front edge, There shouldn't be any difference (I just changed a window regular in my dad's 03 2500). Just the T20 and two 7mm behind the door lock and open lever. Pull up firmly on the door panel. Let me know if you find anything different.
My speakers didn’t last 30,000 miles and I never cranked on them, mines a crew cab so I changed them all, factory speakers are junk. Now I’m on my 4th time pulling off the door panels, window motors, regulators, tracks, lock actuators etc, all before 55,000 miles. Everything in these doors are junk. Now I’m off to get the rusted out rockers, cab corners, rear wheel arches and all brake lines replaced at 60,000 miles. These trucks were built cheap.
1. The 2004 doesn't have those 2 screws on the sides of the panel. 2. When you re-install the panel be sure to line up the slot in that plastic piece (on the back side of the panel) that the door lock rod fits into. Otherwise the door lock won't work!
Yeah, so how do you do that? It doesn't line up until the 5 holder brackets are in their sockets and you can't get the brackets into the slot on the door while it's in the way.
Any idea why my door lock switch wont reinstall flush? I took both front panels off and the passenger went back in perfect. The drivers lock switch wont go back in.
Is that plastic that covers the interior of the door essential at all? Mine was all sealed with plastic and i wasn't sure if i should peel it off. It looked kinda important
Michael Godfrey That's a moisture barrier, it keep moisture away from the door panel/window/ lock electronics. Doors are designed to allow water that the weather strip can hold back to drain out the bottom of the door.
Elite Auto Soltuions is peeling back and resealing it standard for work inside the door? My lock makes an atrocious noise when use the electric lock and all that stuff is behind the plastic.
Michael Godfrey Yes, the plastic is usually sealed with a black tar like goo. We use a heat gun to soften it and again to reseal it (it doesn't have to be perfect, just get it in place. The door panel will also hold it).
It's been a bit since I've done one, but they aren't to bad. You should be able to find a video about it (I usually post videos for topics that haven't already been covered or haven't been explained well).
Tony Attard You can get plastic pry tools online. I bought my v shaped clip remover at ORielly Auto Parts. I also use a pry tool made of 4140 steel that I absolutely love.
Got some kind of black plastic piece that fell out when I lifted up on him the panel that I cany tell where it goes back. . Anybody else? One hole in the middle and a slot on each end. (Looks important).
That part goes behind the door lock. There are some tabs on the backside of the panel it attaches to. We've had plenty that were missing that piece. They go back together fine and don't seem to have issues.
Hum, that's a new one..learn something everyday. We've replaced speakers in literally hundreds of these trucks and I've never seen that. If you happen across a link that shows that I'd love to share it.
