Remove C5 Door Panel
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Vette Essentials have some of the most comprehensive installations instructions for all things C5 interior related. Below is a link to their door removal instructions.
Good website to save as a favorite...
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
Good website to save as a favorite...
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
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Racer
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Vette Essentials have some of the most comprehensive installations instructions for all things C5 interior related. Below is a link to their door removal instructions.
Good website to save as a favorite...
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
Good website to save as a favorite...
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
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I agree that the Vette Essentials web site has some awesome instructions. I've used their site for a lot of installs - especially their items.
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Tried search
I tried search and advanced search on corvette forum but I came with nothing, so I found corvette essentials by google search, corvette forum search has very seldom worked for me.
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Its really simple to do. Remove the surround for the door handle using a flat blade screwdriver in the small slot there and push down slightly to release. Next, under the door handle, there's a small cover. Pull it off with your finger nail. Under it, there are two torx screws that you'll need to remove. From there, begin with a bottom edge and pull it away from the door. Work around to the sides, then lift off from the top edge. Disconnect the connector when its off. Window down makes this easier.
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That is my problem
Its really simple to do. Remove the surround for the door handle using a flat blade screwdriver in the small slot there and push down slightly to release. Next, under the door handle, there's a small cover. Pull it off with your finger nail. Under it, there are two torx screws that you'll need to remove. From there, begin with a bottom edge and pull it away from the door. Work around to the sides, then lift off from the top edge. Disconnect the connector when its off. Window down makes this easier.
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Either something has come loose in one of the corners of the regulator mechanism or the steel cable of that mechanism has come off the track. New regulator assembly runs $170-$200 usually.
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The motor is still working, it will go down 4" or so then stop, and then It will go back up, as I said I heard a sound like something dropped inside the door.............
