Drivers door pushbutton removal

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Mar 5, 2012 | 04:23 PM

RONMARKLAND

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From: The Villages FL

Drivers door pushbutton removal

My wife just two months ago took delivery of a 2008 C6 with only 5K miles. Today the drivers door release "pushbutton" did not pop back when pushed, and the door has to be opened by the emergency release pull. I am thinking that by pulling the switch and getting it released from the present position is the solution. Question is how do i get this pushbutton out of the door? Concerned that if I do it wrong I end up with a scratched cover and etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Mar 5, 2012 | 06:15 PM

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Welcome to the forum.

I will move your thread to the C6 General forum where they will be glad to help you.

Mar 5, 2012 | 07:31 PM

LOUSVETTE

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Just put a thin screwdriver carefully under the silver piece that surronds the black button and pop it out. So easy

Mar 5, 2012 | 09:34 PM

j_digi454

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Originally Posted by LOUSVETTE

Just put a thin screwdriver carefully under the silver piece that surronds the black button and pop it out. So easy

It's that easy.

Mar 5, 2012 | 11:13 PM

DS Vettes

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You don't really even need a screwdriver. You can just grab the edge with your nails and it will pull off. That is how we take them off here at the shop.

Mar 6, 2012 | 11:11 AM

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Welcome to the forum and Congrats on the purchase of your Vette.

Mar 6, 2012 | 11:59 AM

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Welcome to the forum and Congrats on the purchase of your Vette.

Mar 12, 2012 | 08:29 PM

RONMARKLAND

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Thanks for the assist. We found that the pushbutton had the bottom of the flange broken and as a result the button slipped and jammed. Not a common problem and new button is being shipped from michigan.