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2001 GMC Sierra Repair Question


Topics covered: Panel, Door, Rim.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 8, 2009

2001 GMC Sierra Door panel

Interior problem
2001 GMC Sierra V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 121000 miles

How do I remove the passenger side door panel to get at a defective radio speaker?
Avatar Asked by cosborne

Answer

Replied on October 8, 2009

Remove the door handle bezel.
Remove the window handle, if equipped.
Remove the power accessory switch panel.
Remove the trim panel upper extension.
Remove the trim panel screws.
Remove the courtesy light, if equipped.
Remove door panel screws.
Remove the trim panel from the door, carefully sliding the trim panel up to release the retainers from the door.
Remove the speaker wire.

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
9,955 answers provided
Replied on October 14, 2009

How do I remove the following:
power accessory switch panel
trim panel upper extension

Regards-
Chuck Osborne

Tiny Response from cosborne
2 questions asked
Replied on October 14, 2009


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_door_1.jpg



Open the front door.
Release the upper extension by pulling outward in order to release the upper retainer clip.
Remove the upper extension from the trim panel by lifting up and out.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_switch_1.jpg



Insert a flat-bladed tool into the slots on the power accessory switch panel in order to release the retainer clips.
Remove the switch panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches.
Remove the screws from the switches.
Remove the power accessory switches from the switch panel.

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
9,955 answers provided