Door panel removal

[994d]

Have a 1999 SLT Yukon 4 door, and I need to remove the door panels, how is it done? The interior door handles need to be repaired or replaced. Any tips?

 

[SunlitComet]

Trim Panel Removal Procedure

Tool Required:
J 38778 Trim Panel Remover

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door handle bezel.
3. Remove the window regulator handle, as necessary.
4. Disconnect the power accessory switch mounting panel wiring connector, as necessary.
5. Remove the trim panel upper extension.
6. Using a flat blade tool, carefully pry off the trim panel armrest screw cover in order to access the screw.
7. Remove the trim panel armrest screw.
8. Using the J 38778, carefully pry the retainer from the retainer seats.
9. Disconnect the courtesy light connector, if necessary.
10. Remove the trim panel from the door.
11. Remove the courtesy lamp lens or the reflector.

1. Pull the retainers from the slot in the trim panel.
2. Remove the retainers.

Installation Procedure

1. Push the retainer from the slot.
2. Install the retainers to the trim panel.
3. Install the courtesy lamp lens or the reflector.
4. Align the retainers with the holes in the door.
5. Install the trim panel to the door by carefully applying pressure in order to seat the retainers.
6. Install the window regulator handle, as necessary.
7. Install the power accessory switch mounting panel, as necessary.
8. Install the trim panel armrest screw.

Tighten
Tighten the trim panel armrest screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in) .

1. Insert the screw cover.
2. Install the trim panel upper extension.
3. Install the door handle bezel.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

 

[994d]

Thanks for the quick reply. Another question, where do I find a J 38778 Trim Panel Remover ?

 

[SunlitComet]

just get some trim removal tools at a local part store. that is all that it is.

 

[994d]

I thought as much, but wanted to be sure! Thanks a bunch!

 

[_Dylan_]

flat head screw driver works too

 

[Gzes]

I use a flat head screw driver

 

[SunlitComet]

and causes damage. stop half assing your work and use the proper tools.

 

[yukonaetahoe]

Where do we buy the rerainer clips. Ive bought some online that look similar but either way to small or too big. Cant find where to buy a big amount

 

[Gzes]

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