Hello –

To better assist you please tell me if your model is a GL, GLS, or Premiere Edition, also the engine size in liter.

Thank you very much for the donation

Please let us know if what the final fix was for your car so we can better assist others. Thanks!

Find a car repair manual for your car repair questions.

Answered by ImpalaSS (expert)
3,179 answers provided

Our 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette is the Premier Edition, 6 Cylinder, 3.4 liter engine.

Please let us know if you need any additional information.

We are the ones needing instructions on how to take off the front side door interior panel so we can replace the side view mirror.

Thanks much.

Response from Thomas Hirsch
1 question asked

Hello –

Thanks for the info…………….

Okay………..I am sorry, it looks like the manual doesn’t show pics of how to remove the panel……..so this is my thought………..I am getting ready to pull a panel off of another type vehicle tomorrow. I can take some pics and that will at least give you an idea…….then kind of talk you through the rest and give you what the manual does say…………..do you want to do that?

If you do …….then it won’t be until tomorrow late before you get the data………..

Also, do you have automatic windows or roll up manually?

Now what I do suggest though is to go to the dealer tomorrow and ask for some door panel clips, the ones that hold the panel to the door. Me……..I would get the correct number, they may be about 50 cents each. I call them little Christmas trees……..also have them print out the IPB of that so you see where they go………it will help get things straight in your mind. When I do this the clips always break - at least one or two depending on how brittle they are then the panel won't stay on.....so....this is having the part there before you tear into it.....you can always take them back.

Last you will either need a door panel removal tool (pic below) or if you are really careful you can use a screwdriver or two………….

Answered by ImpalaSS (expert)
3,179 answers provided

Thanks! This is a great plan.

I may not be able to go to the dealer to get the christmas trees and print out until next weekend, but if you send pics, instructions etc. this week., that will be great.

Thank you.

BTW, where are you located? in what City, State?

Response from Thomas Hirsch
1 question asked

Hello –

Sorry so long to get back with you……having some computer problems – major ones, so please bear with me as I limp along here.

The guy did not bring his car by on Monday………now pushed to Thursday – is this okay for the pics then?

Next – do you have manual roll up windows or automatic?

I live in the flat windy state of Kansas………

Thank you very much for the donation

Please let us know if what the final fix was for your car so we can better assist others. Thanks!

Find a car repair manual for your car repair questions.

Answered by ImpalaSS (expert)
3,179 answers provided

Thanks. Your schedule is fine. I won't be able to work on the car until this weekend anyway.

We have automatic windows.

Thanks, again.

Pretty cool that you live in Kansas.

Response from Thomas Hirsch
1 question asked

Hello –

Okay – here are the pics for the door panel……….There will be differences but hopefully this will give you an idea. The main thing…….go slow and be careful…….things can be sharp.

The door panel

Answered by ImpalaSS (expert)
3,179 answers provided

Hello –

Also, it looks like you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you.

Answered by ImpalaSS (expert)
3,179 answers provided