Access door for DCT Filter

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Jul 22, 2025 | 04:13 PM

BigButtLover

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St. Jude Donor '08

Access door for DCT Filter

Do any one know of a vender that has offered a replacement for the bottom panel underneath the DCT filter with an access door. Would really be nice and worthwhile.

Jul 22, 2025 | 08:33 PM

V Vette

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Originally Posted by BigButtLover

Do any one know of a vender that has offered a replacement for the bottom panel underneath the DCT filter with an access door. Would really be nice and worthwhile.

Im sure you know the answer to this but it's easy to cut out and make your own. Here is a video of my access hatch (V Vette access) that gives clarity on how to do it. Any questions please ask. v

Jul 23, 2025 | 12:29 AM

dr.k.1

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All I did was to take careful measurements of where the best location would be.
Drop the belly pan.
Skillfully using a cut-off wheel remove the section.
Found a 12" Stainless Steel hinge and fit the the plate using pop rivets.
Longest part was removing the belly pan!

Jul 23, 2025 | 06:31 AM

V Vette

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You had to take it ff anyway so why not do the panel IF your a DIYer-no brainer!

Jul 23, 2025 | 09:48 AM

wrecker3

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TANKS Access Door !!
https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...rod/prd544.htm

Jul 23, 2025 | 10:28 AM

Sledge Hammer

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Jul 23, 2025 | 10:31 AM

c8nukeZ51

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You would think that the GM engineers would be smart enough to think of this.

Jul 23, 2025 | 10:36 AM

V Vette

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I just did it on my new Vert but it was shaky. I put car on QJ, and used magic marker for cutout location. Then removed all bolts EXCEPT the front ones and let it hang off back. Using a jig saw upside down I cut opening BUT luckily I wore protective eye wear (Should have used full face shield) as shaving few all over. I supported the cover pressing heavy sheets between frame and cover so when cutting it would not flap... I would remove panel if I were you as I have done the access panel (Both ways) several times now.. Just take it off and do it.

Last edited by V Vette; Jul 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM.