door panel removal on a 97 C5

[mwwracing]

the nut came off of the inside door handle. got to get behind (remove and reinstall) the drivers door panel and replace it on a 97 C5.

whats the best way to get it off with out screwin anything up? lol

thanks!

 

[c4c5specialist]

HI there,
T30 for the 2 bolts behind the handle plug.
And a large scraper to get behind the panel, and pry it away from the door.
Once there, the 10mm bolts for the handle can be accessed.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[CorvetteSS]

Any auto parts store should care a door panel removal tool. I highly recommend it as it will straddle the plastic pins that hold the door panel on. Without it, you are likely to break a pin or 2.

 

[y2khardtop]

Also, if you lower the window, the pick on the panel as you remove it. The top sort-of hooks over the top of the door, and lowering the glass makes it easier.

You can do it with a screwdriver (not the tool mentioned above), but be very careful. Once you get one loose, the others will just "pop" off with a tug.

Dave

 

[mwwracing]

can you believe i fixed it and nothing broke! LOL! i am used to messing with the old vettes and everytime you touch something it falls apart. thanks for all the help!