2002 Chevy Impala Interior Door Panel Removal

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA

121,485 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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My driver door will not lock. It appears the lock mechanism is frozen up. I would like to inspect the lock mechanism but need to remove the interior door panel. I know there are usually clips on the panels and some of them have a special technique to remove them without breaking or damaging them. I am wondering how to remove the panel without damaging the clips, or doing something to the electrical wiring in the door causing additional problems.

Sep 22, 2010 at 10:46 AM

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Tools Required J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover Removal Procedure 1. Remove the trim bezel from the front door handle. 2. Remove the front door pull cup. 3. Remove the door trim panel screws from the pull cup support bracket. 4. Disconnect and reposition the electrical connectors. 5. Remove the screw from the upper door trim panel. 6. Remove 2 screws from the door pull handle bracket. 7. Remove the front door trim panel using J 38778 in order to disengage the fasteners from the door inner panel. 8. Remove the upper door trim panel from the front door.

There you go.

Sep 22, 2010 at 1:21 PM