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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRWINDOW SWITCH TRIM PLATE
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Window Switch Trim Plate
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Window Switch Trim Plate
WINDOW SWITCH TRIM PLATE
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Use a 1/2 inch wide flat bladed tool to pry up on the rear edge of trim plate.
2. Insert the blade 3/4 inch into the door trim to engage retention clip. Press firmly toward switch plate to disengage clip.
3. Pull flat bladed tool upward while pressing firmly toward plate to pull plate from trim panel.
NOTICE: Before lifting switch plate from trim panel, insure that flat bladed tool has fully disengaged retention clip. Otherwise damage to switch plate or clip may occur.
4. Electrical connectors.
5. Switch plate.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Electrical connectors.
2. Switch plate by setting plate into trim panel evenly and pressing into place to engage clips on both ends.
Front Door Power Window Switch:
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Use a 1/2 inch wide flat bladed tool to pry up on the rear edge of trim plate.
2. Insert the blade 3/4 inch into the door trim to engage retention clip. Press firmly toward switch plate to disengage clip.
3. Pull flat bladed tool upward while pressing firmly toward plate to pull plate from trim panel.
NOTICE: Before lifting switch plate from trim panel, insure that flat bladed tool has fully disengaged retention clip. Otherwise damage to switch plate or clip may occur.
4. Electrical connectors.
5. Switch plate.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Electrical connectors.
2. Switch plate by setting plate into trim panel evenly and pressing into place to engage clips on both ends.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.