Door Panel Removal - Chevrolet Impala SS Handbook

Using the Fill hole Technique:
Materials:
Procedure:
1. Lift the car up on jack stands and chock the front wheels
2. Remove the fill hole cover and insert the siphon tube and remove all the old fluid.
3. Fill the differential with the "GM Slip Additive" then fill the differential with the recommended oil.
4. Replace the fill hole cover and you're done.
Tools:
Optional, but suggested:
Procedure:
1. Remove the window switch by prying the front end up and pulling it out, then disconnect the switch wire
harnesses.
2. Pull the door handle, as if to open the door, and remove the small screw behind it, pry the plastic piece
out, be VERY careful they tend to break by removing it this way. Its tricky getting it out due to the
locking mechanism so be patient and careful When it's out, disconnect the harness to the lock.
3. Next, remove the two large screws behind the caps on the gray pull strap.
4. Remove the two small screws in the armrest
5. Then remove the last two. One is at the bottom of the door panel under the storage pocket and the other is
at the top of the storage pocket.
6. Now, pop out the clips. The removal tool is recommended BUT you can use a large flathead or drywall
spatula but be careful, they tend to scratch the paint.
7. Work the clips out all around the panel, there are some in the middle of the panel too. If you break some
clips don't worry, you can get them at a parts store.
8. To lift it off the door, pull gently upwards & out. You may need to pull the trim piece off the upper part of
the door to get it completely off.
9. The reinstallation is the reverse but here are a few tips:
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Replace any clips that are broken or the feathers have come off. Go ahead and get a bunch, you will
probably need them in the future
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Take special care with the plastic, as I said before, they break very easy and they don't come cheap and
junkyards have already been scavenged for them.
Maintenance: General Maintenance

Door Panel Removal

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