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Suareezay
07-08-2002, 06:02 AM
Got some JL components I want to put in today, but i cant figure out how to take off the door panel. Im a pro at taking off door panels without power windows, but I cant seem to get mine off. Can anybody help me out?
97Silverado
07-08-2002, 06:19 AM
Originally posted by 2drTAHOEz71
Got some JL components I want to put in today, but i cant figure out how to take off the door panel. Im a pro at taking off door panels without power windows, but I cant seem to get mine off. Can anybody help me out?

The switch panel should just pop out and then disconnect it. Remove the two screws holding the handle in. The rest of the panel just pops off. You might have to pull the sail panel but it just pops off, too. You will probably snap a couple of the fasteners so I recommend having some on hand just in case. Pull the panle away from the door, disconnect the courtesy light and lift it off. It is really quite simple. Hope this helps.
Vince
07-08-2002, 06:43 AM
You will probably snap a couple of the fasteners so I recommend having some on hand just in case.


:word: :iamwithst

I break at least one fastener every time I take my panels off. I bought a bag full of them at a swap meet, so I'm all set for a while.
TribalVision
07-08-2002, 06:53 AM
also, use a small screwdriver and remove the trim around the door handle area. other than that its only the 2 scewrs in the grab handle area and thewindow switch panel. to remove switch panel, grab the back of it and pull straight up.after it comes up, slide it to the rear to remove it.

steve
97Silverado
07-08-2002, 07:34 AM
Originally posted by wreckmster
also, use a small screwdriver and remove the trim around the door handle area. other than that its only the 2 scewrs in the grab handle area and thewindow switch panel. to remove switch panel, grab the back of it and pull straight up.after it comes up, slide it to the rear to remove it.

steve

I knew there was something I forgot. Thanks Steve.:D
jcscoops
07-08-2002, 07:51 AM
BTW where do you get these fasteners from.
97Silverado
07-08-2002, 08:06 AM
Originally posted by jcscoops
BTW where do you get these fasteners from.

I got mine at the dealer but I think you should be able to get them at any parts store.
97Silverado
07-08-2002, 08:08 AM
BTW 2dr....when you pull the switch panel look under the little grille on the front of it. I think this would be an excellent spot to mount some tweeters. Let me know what you think!:rocking:
95Z71
07-12-2002, 11:16 PM
Originally posted by 97Silverado


I got mine at the dealer but I think you should be able to get them at any parts store.

How much you think they would cost at the dealers
thanks
jcscoops
07-13-2002, 05:50 AM
Originally posted by 95Z71


How much you think they would cost at the dealers
thanks

I went and bought some from the dealer this week. I got 5 of em for 4bucks. (.75cents each) I figured that was a okay price from the dealer, even though they should make it free.:bawl:
97Silverado
07-13-2002, 06:03 AM
Originally posted by jcscoops


I went and bought some from the dealer this week. I got 5 of em for 4bucks. (.75cents each) I figured that was a okay price from the dealer, even though they should make it free.:bawl: Did they give you the one piece or the two piece fastener? If you aren't sure what I mean you will understand when you pull the door panel.
jcscoops
07-13-2002, 06:07 AM
Which one should it be?

I got the one piece.
97Silverado
07-13-2002, 06:13 AM
Originally posted by jcscoops
Which one should it be?

I got the one piece. either one will work, but when you pull your panel it will probably have a two piece. hard to explain, but you will see what I mean.
Chevyboy96
12-12-2004, 03:21 AM
What do you mean by one piece fasteners? I need to replace several on my '96 passenger panel.
99Z71Hoe
12-12-2004, 03:52 AM
BTW 2dr....when you pull the switch panel look under the little grille on the front of it. I think this would be an excellent spot to mount some tweeters. Let me know what you think!:rocking:

Did you truck not come stock with a tweeter in that location? My tahoe did.
Toolman
12-12-2004, 08:51 AM
Did you truck not come stock with a tweeter in that location? My tahoe did.

I got the low level stero and mine did not have a tweeter in that location. When I updated the stereo that is where I mounted them. :rocking: