Warning: do not do this on 2003 Tahoe. When removing the control switches, there are going to be 2 small screws holding in the backside. I immediately broke the casing for the upper screw when trying to pry out with my hands and now my control panel is a bit loose... forever. You have to take the door panel off first, then unscrew from the back in order to get the switch panel removed. Or like I did, you can just remove the door panel and connections to the control panel and leave the switches still attached to the door without removing.
Interesting! I have a 2004 Suburban. I wonder if I am going to run into the same issue? I also have a drivers-side switch bezel that is broken and needs to be replaced. Thanks for sharing.
After taking the bolts and every thing else, it didn't just lift off. If you have a 2003 suburban, you need to remove the lock switch cover and there is a bolt under there
You definitely need to change the title of this video! I have an 06 Suburban and it was very different from what you showed: The bolts are 7mm The lock has to popped out because there is a bolt behind it. I pried my switch panel off which I didnt need to do, and now its broken.
Yes! Should have read your reply before I began to pry... My '06 plastic is brittle enough by now that anything "un-pryable" definitely gives way with minimal effort... Echo the 7mm bolts...
You should not group 99-06 together. My 2004 Suburban switch bezel does not have to come off. It is held on by a screw you access from the back side of the door panel after removal. If someone tries to pry the switch up on the front edge they will damage either the door panel or switch Bezel.
+John Campbell Thank you for watching. The other three door panels will be removed in similar ways. The position of mounting bolts may be slightly spaced differently, but the procedure is the same. 1aauto.com
Another tip, replace the 10mm screws with slightly larger Phillips head sheet metal screws up top and a #12 x 3/4 in wood screw on the bottom. It was necessary to drill out the upper hole in the driver's side with 5/32.
I have a 04 sub ,had to look at a video for 03 ,there's a 7mm screw behind the lock switch , then the panel came easily off , hope there s not somthing dif on removing motor assem
Driver's side is NOT the same as this video claims. Have to remove the inside panel first before removing the instrument cluster to access the screw at the front of the instrument cluster that fastens the cluster to the arm rest. Like Adam RS, I broke the screw boss. Had to use JB Weld for Plastics and let it cure overnight.
Thank you for the tear down video. I have a 2004 Chevy Suburban, and I am looking to replace the door panel from the driver-side door. I had no clue as to how to remove the panel, but now, I feel confident in removing the door panel and fixing the broken switch bezel that is on the drivers-side door. Some person said that my problem is not with the bezel, and that the broken piece was actually a piece from the door panel itself. So once I remove the door panel, I'll have to see what the broken piece is, and replace it. On a another note, does anyone know where I can buy a 2004 Chevy Suburban replacement door panel online? I am trying to avoid going to the dealer, as we all know that they charge an arm and a leg to replace anything, plus their parts are not superior to some aftermarket products either. At least I have found that to be the case in some products. Again, thank you so much for the video. UPDATE: After reading some other folk's comments here, I think that there are a few different steps than what the video shows for a 2004 Chevy Suburban. In the case of the 2004 Chevy Suburban it is necessary to remove the door lock button in order to get to an additional screw on the backside. Is this correct? Also, on a 2004 Chevy Suburban one does not remove the switch bezels from either doors in the same manner as the older models. Is this correct?
How would I go about removing the panel if my front driver side door is stuck? It is locked and I'm unable to open the door so I've been having to get out of my suburban by climbing over the passenger side
Thanks I "started by prying out my switch panel" and long behold the front of it is screwed in!!!!! Now it's broken. Hey do you know a parts guy to send me a new one??
NOT CORRECT FOR 2004 SUBURBAN DRIVER DOOR!!!! On the 04 you have to pop off the manual lock slider switch and take out the 8mm screw or you will break your door panel! Also, DO NOT remove the driver switch assembly. Unplug it all after you slide the panel up and off. You will break off the screw on this panel too removing the switch assembly. I now get to buy a new door panel along with the outside handle and lock cylinder I had to replace when someone tried to steal my Suburban.
I followed the instructions but my lock mechanism won't lock all the way once I put the lock piece back on it's on right but still see orange when I lock the door any help?
Doesn't work on the 2005 suburban. Don't remove the electrical panel because there is a screw in it from inside. Pry the lock switch cover out and theres a screw behing that. Then it will slide up.
You may be able to apply the basic steps shown in this vehicle to your 2003 Tahoe. There may be a few different thingsto remove on your application. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Depends on the date of manufacture - my 2003 manufactured 11/02 in Arlington, TX has a different retainer on the door, as well as the power window control has a screw in the front, instead of a detent spring.
Sorry but this vido does not cover all Suburbans, my 2005 was different. Ended up with a broken part as it was screwed to the door panel not clipped, half the rest of the video was different. Not your fault, Chevy changes minor things sometimes.
Do NOT follow this, my 2004 suburban wasn’t even close to what they show. First item, the window switch. Its screwed to door, broke that 85 dollar part right off the bat
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Warning: do not do this on 2003 Tahoe. When removing the control switches, there are going to be 2 small screws holding in the backside. I immediately broke the casing for the upper screw when trying to pry out with my hands and now my control panel is a bit loose... forever. You have to take the door panel off first, then unscrew from the back in order to get the switch panel removed. Or like I did, you can just remove the door panel and connections to the control panel and leave the switches still attached to the door without removing.
Well I just broke off my switch bezel. Y'alls videos are normally reliable. Please fix this title as everyone has requested. NOT SAME FOR 04 TAHOE
Interesting! I have a 2004 Suburban. I wonder if I am going to run into the same issue? I also have a drivers-side switch bezel that is broken and needs to be replaced. Thanks for sharing.
Yup fuckn broke mine too...pissed!
I have a 2004 Chevy Suburban and I wish I had read your reply before I broke my drivers-side switch bezel!
Rookies😂😂😂
After taking the bolts and every thing else, it didn't just lift off. If you have a 2003 suburban, you need to remove the lock switch cover and there is a bolt under there
Thanks for checking us out and the feedback! 1aauto.com +Gillian Zohnert
I have an 05 Suburban and it’s the same for me as well. Thank you for the heads up🙏🏼
You definitely need to change the title of this video! I have an 06 Suburban and it was very different from what you showed:
The bolts are 7mm
The lock has to popped out because there is a bolt behind it.
I pried my switch panel off which I didnt need to do, and now its broken.
Damn me too man
Yes!
Should have read your reply before I began to pry...
My '06 plastic is brittle enough by now that anything "un-pryable" definitely gives way with minimal effort...
Echo the 7mm bolts...
You should not group 99-06 together. My 2004 Suburban switch bezel does not have to come off. It is held on by a screw you access from the back side of the door panel after removal. If someone tries to pry the switch up on the front edge they will damage either the door panel or switch Bezel.
That seems to be the problem with my 2004 Suburban too. I am having a hard time finding the door panel replacement. Thanks.
Yes, the 2000 -2002 seems like this. It seems Chevy changed some things in 2003 onward. Please update the information.
Thanks a lot for the video; it helped! I have a 2003, but it's almost the same thing.
Exactly what I needed... I assume it works for the other 3 doors as well. Thanks for the info!
+John Campbell Thank you for watching. The other three door panels will be removed in similar ways. The position of mounting bolts may be slightly spaced differently, but the procedure is the same. 1aauto.com
Another tip, replace the 10mm screws with slightly larger Phillips head sheet metal screws up top and a #12 x 3/4 in wood screw on the bottom. It was necessary to drill out the upper hole in the driver's side with 5/32.
I have a 04 sub ,had to look at a video for 03 ,there's a 7mm
screw behind the lock switch , then the panel came easily off , hope there s not somthing dif on removing motor assem
Thanks much for the instruction on how to remove the door panels, looks easy enough I will give it a go.
+James Choate You're welcome!
Do you guys sell the bolts that hold the door panel in place?
Driver's side is NOT the same as this video claims. Have to remove the inside panel first before removing the instrument cluster to access the screw at the front of the instrument cluster that fastens the cluster to the arm rest. Like Adam RS, I broke the screw boss. Had to use JB Weld for Plastics and let it cure overnight.
Thank you for the tear down video. I have a 2004 Chevy Suburban, and I am looking to replace the door panel from the driver-side door. I had no clue as to how to remove the panel, but now, I feel confident in removing the door panel and fixing the broken switch bezel that is on the drivers-side door. Some person said that my problem is not with the bezel, and that the broken piece was actually a piece from the door panel itself. So once I remove the door panel, I'll have to see what the broken piece is, and replace it.
On a another note, does anyone know where I can buy a 2004 Chevy Suburban replacement door panel online? I am trying to avoid going to the dealer, as we all know that they charge an arm and a leg to replace anything, plus their parts are not superior to some aftermarket products either. At least I have found that to be the case in some products.
Again, thank you so much for the video.
UPDATE: After reading some other folk's comments here, I think that there are a few different steps than what the video shows for a 2004 Chevy Suburban. In the case of the 2004 Chevy Suburban it is necessary to remove the door lock button in order to get to an additional screw on the backside. Is this correct? Also, on a 2004 Chevy Suburban one does not remove the switch bezels from either doors in the same manner as the older models. Is this correct?
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Thank very helpful.
Good video. Thank you.
On an 01' Suburban, the 3 screws are 9/32, not 8mm.
7mm.
Hell yeah!! Even a neanderthal like me understood this!! Love it, thanks dudes!!!
Everyone that does this on the driver side will break the switch plate. There is a screw by the side mirror button with only acces when door is off.
Thank you for everything.
Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Bryant Brewington
How would I go about removing the panel if my front driver side door is stuck? It is locked and I'm unable to open the door so I've been having to get out of my suburban by climbing over the passenger side
Thanks I "started by prying out my switch panel" and long behold the front of it is screwed in!!!!! Now it's broken. Hey do you know a parts guy to send me a new one??
fantastic video, many thanks!
+Dennis Florent Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com
THE DRIVER SIDE IS DIFFERENT!!!!!
removed all 3 screws on my 2004 Suburban panel, (7mm, NOT 8mm) and the panel won't budge. What am I missing here?
Where can I get that 8mm Bolt at. I lost mine. Where can I buy another one? 0:43.
How long is the 8mm bolt?
NOT CORRECT FOR 2004 SUBURBAN DRIVER DOOR!!!! On the 04 you have to pop off the manual lock slider switch and take out the 8mm screw or you will break your door panel!
Also, DO NOT remove the driver switch assembly. Unplug it all after you slide the panel up and off. You will break off the screw on this panel too removing the switch assembly.
I now get to buy a new door panel along with the outside handle and lock cylinder I had to replace when someone tried to steal my Suburban.
Any plans for door panels repros?
What are the hooks called to hold the door I broke mine's
I must have the only suburban that use a 7 mm bolts
I followed the instructions but my lock mechanism won't lock all the way once I put the lock piece back on it's on right but still see orange when I lock the door any help?
+King Leo You may want to double check and latch rods to see if the are connected correctly. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
Doesn’t work on a 2004 suburban with Bose audio.
Doesn't work on the 2005 suburban. Don't remove the electrical panel because there is a screw in it from inside. Pry the lock switch cover out and theres a screw behing that. Then it will slide up.
You do not show how to remove the upper small piece that gets in the way of the main panel!
This will break your switch panel.
I have 2004 tahoe it is not the same so do not pry up on window switches
+C Dall Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Does this also apply to a 2003 Tahoe?
You may be able to apply the basic steps shown in this vehicle to your 2003 Tahoe. There may be a few different thingsto remove on your application. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Depends on the date of manufacture - my 2003 manufactured 11/02 in Arlington, TX has a different retainer on the door, as well as the power window control has a screw in the front, instead of a detent spring.
This video is not correct for a 2004 Suburban. The plugs are not the same and the bolts are 7mm
This is totally wrong if you have a DDM door module and a Bose sound system.
Is there giving the wrong information
My 2006 is different. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Sorry but this vido does not cover all Suburbans, my 2005 was different. Ended up with a broken part as it was screwed to the door panel not clipped, half the rest of the video was different. Not your fault, Chevy changes minor things sometimes.
Not a great video. Mine were 7mm and if you take it apart that way you will break the window switch tabs.
Doesn't apply to drivers side 2006
+Neil Heusted Thanks for the feedback!
Do NOT follow this, my 2004 suburban wasn’t even close to what they show. First item, the window switch. Its screwed to door, broke that 85 dollar part right off the bat
Its 7mm😒
This video is garbage, 1a auto trying to sell door panels and accessories when people follow their BS instructions
Guys. Lower your mic volume in the intro. You damn near blew out my eardrums