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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Any tips or secrets on removing C5 door panels? Looks like my passenger side remote doorlock doesn't work any more. Seems like every time I have done door panels I ruin something! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks John
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Its pretty straight forward, Im an interior clutz and swapped door panels in ten minutes. I bought a used one because I couldnt stand the delamination.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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This will show you how to remove the door panel and fix your door lock.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...w-problem.html

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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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This question came up the other day. My only additional suggestion is to not remove the window/seat switch until you have the door panel loose. Then just reach in from behind and push it out. If you pry it from the top, it could break. But, if you must try to pry it up, the left switch prys up from the rear, the right switch pries up from the front - weird.

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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Excellent info guys!!! Thanks alot!!!
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NDRAG
Excellent info guys!!! Thanks alot!!!
If you need additional reading on removing the door panels, check this link out...

http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Just be careful when pulling it off. I put a little to much "effort" into the first one and broke 3 of the door pins.
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