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The filler parts that cover the screws just behind the inside door handles need replacing. I picked up the car used and it looks like each of them were damaged and loose. I can't find this piece anywhere, mainly because I don't know what they are called.
It's about 3 inches wide, about a half inch tall, and has clips in the back which are meant to grip the door and keep this part from slipping out (it's these tiny plastic clips which break off and cause the whole thing to be replaced).
It fits into the recess behind the door handle and covers a few holes in the door material that allow access to two screws which need to be removed if you pull of the interior door cover (which contains the handle).
I bought two at the local Chevy dealer parts counter for less than $6 for both. That's in black. I'm not sure if shale is available or not, this was for a previous car with black interior. No shipping at the local dealer, but did have to pay sales tax.
I have always been told it is tradition to take these out of fellow C5 owners cars. I for one don't feel like getting murdered, so I haven't tried it. Anyone else ever heard of this?
This is one of the few parts that are not discontinued. Just bought the drivers side one yesterday at the dealer. $4.82 with tax at the local stealership.
Also, when you get the new one, a couple of small pieces of double sided tape will insure it doesn't go walkabout again. I came to this idea after the second replacement.
02-09-2012, 04:54 PM
Where to buy replacement plastic door part?
