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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005LESABRE LIMITED, 4T65E/M15REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSDOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOORREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15

Removal Procedure

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15SECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: View of Upper Door Trim Panel and Door Reflector Opening
    GM441757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the upper door trim panel (1).
    1. Use the J 38778  in order to release the push in retainer at the top of the upper door trim panel (1).
    2. Lift upwards in order to remove.
    3. Disconnect the electrical connector to the tweeter.
    2. Fig 2: View of Door Handle Bezel Fastener
    GM667672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside .
  3. Remove the fastener (1) located in the inside door handle opening.
    4. Fig 3: View of Door Trim Panel, Door Reflector Opening, and Retainers
    GM611593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the door reflector using a small flat bladed tool inserted between the reflector and the door trim panel and gently prying it out.
  5. Remove the fastener located at the rear of the door reflector opening (2).
  6. Use the J 36796  in order to release the retainers (3) around the outside edges of the door trim panel (1). See Special Tools .
  7. Slide the door trim panel upwards in order to disengage the door trim panel from the window inner belt seal strip.
  8. Disconnect the door trim panel wiring harness.
  9. Remove the door trim panel from the vehicle.
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