Corvette C5 Door Panel Remove and Replace
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2015
- Mark shows you how to take off your door panel on a C5 Corvette. There are lots of reasons to do it on this car for various problems so it's a good thing to know how to do it right. The C5 were built between 1997 and 2004
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This guy is thorough. Love it. I am glad I found this for my Vette.
Thanks for the comment Lee - Cheers from Canada!
Thanks man exactly what I was looking for. You are so great for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks man. I’m really good at removing door panels on all cars but I was very wary about messing with the Corvette. I appreciate you
Anytime - cheers
Be careful!!! I help my friend remove his DRIVER side door panel on his 98 C5 after watching this video. Either the difference in year (98 vs. 2001) or which side of the vehicle is being worked on is important. Removal of the driver side window/door lock/mirrors panel was exactly opposite as described in this video. The driver side panel needed to be pried up from the REAR instead of the FRONT and slide BACK as opposed to FORWARD as shown in the video. Unfortunately, the switch panel was broken learning this important lesson at a replacement cost of $350.00.
thanks so much for posting . I used it for my repair
Anytime - no problem
Great instructions. Thank you. On my 03 I had to start removal of the power window/door lock switch on the Drivers door from the back. There is a plastic clip in front that will break if you don't. This may be because I have Memory Seat control in the door or that it was the drivers door and not the passenger as in the video. Everything else worked as in the video. Thanks.
Glad it helped Rick - Cheers from Canada!
I have the factory bose speaker system in my cat and I have had the battery disconnected for several repairs and long term storage. I a have never had to reset the radio. What's that all about? Do you have some premium entertainment package, aftermarket radio, or factory replacement radio that doesn't match your VIN?
The driver's side window/door/mirror panel pops out from the rear. My switch panels are very brittle and cracked even while removing them the proper way. However, you do not need to actually remove the switch panels. Once you start popping the door panels off you can pivot the panel out and reach underneath to remove the electrical clips on them. Then remove the panel the rest of the way.
Jonathan Raether Good advice for southern based cars
Thanks...that's the procedure I'm doing actually. just replacing the drivers door panel
On my 2002 C5, the right window/door lock switches would not work. Thanks to your video, taking the door panel off was a breeze. Found the electrical connector not connected. Sometimes you're just lucky! Works just fine now but I wonder why the connector came off. Maybe a repair had been made previously but the connector lock was not engaged?? Thanks
I think your bang on Don - could be from factory but hell most times you have to fight to get a connector apart - most likely a previous repair - lucky you - I wish most problems had that solution - cheers
Ooof, don't use a metal screwdriver to remove panels, use plastic tools. Very easy to scratch the interior.
Thank you for this great video! "give it a shot"
Hope it helps Max - Cheers
@@carquestions incredibly helpful thanks again!
Thanks again!!!
Anytime Carrie - cheers from Canada!
holy Toledo like your video .Bob
Thanks
was just told on the '04. take off the button panel from the back...why pop off the reflector?
Have a 2000 Vert. Driver window does not tuck all the way in to the top cover. Looking from outside (Upper right)... glass goes a little over the corner thereby way to much noise. Someone said there is a window adjustment to possibly change the angle. Can you advise on this? Happy to send a pic if requested.
I have the same exact issue. Have you found a fix yet?
Is it true dont take panel off if working in cold garage because you'll crack tabs
Sure - anytime the temp drops more plastic pieces may break
My passenger door latch won't lock or open. It moves slightly when the lock or unlock button is pressed. I wonder if they need lubrication as the owner's manual says that the door latches need periodic lubrication. Thanks for showing how to remove the door panel.
Your right Domo - but take off the panel and lube it up good from the inside and have a look to make sure nothing is interfering with the mechanism inside the door
Thank you! I just bought a 2003 and found both doors are cracked at the hinge. The pax side is really bad. The door has dropped down a little. Do you have any repair ideas on that, and have you seen it before? It's like the doors were swung open to hard.
+boeingtrijet Heard of it but never seen it. Ya, sounds as if your right, door caught in wind numerous times. I guess you try and reinforce the area or buy a new/used door
I would like to start door panel removel outdoors, I will be sending the module away for relay replacement. Can I then attach battey cable, start car and put it back in Garage until I get my repaired Module back???
Yep no problem - it will however show a fault code in the display but just clear the code once you put it back together
Hello There !!! Good video, very accurate and lot of advise, I got a question, in my c5 is a service engine soon in the DIC and after a whole tune up is still there, Any advise on how to reset it? Thanks in advance and keep the good work
Ya - I have a video on that
Could you please point me to that video. Much oblige
Its called "Corvette C5 trouble code procedure"
Door handle trim has two slots made to push and release so you don’t need to put tool to the soft parts of door and switch doesn’t need removed just un plug after panel is in attached
Good to know Handyish - Cheers from Canada
@@carquestions can save from potentially damaging. Great vid by the way
How about a noise heater when you push the high button and it sounds like Vet is going to fall apart ; I need to find out what is going on in there . Blue lady is my 2002 Vet with 78,232 miles , it has issue and am slowing working it out as my 2001 grand Cherokeeit's low mileage ; finishing up on the breaks (it's my everyday car) and my Vet (Blue Lady) is my nice top down summer car.
Hi Rob- that noise is bad bearings in the blower motor most likely - so out comes the blower motor and soon since the increased drag by bad bearings can blow fuses or damage blower motor resistor - once the motor is out find a way of lubing the bearings if you can or replace it
Thanks for this video! Same as in all other car's, but I afraid do something wrong.
+Vladislav Tarassov No problem - As far as trying it yourself you should give it a try - most of the time you take it in to a mechanic who has never done it ends up breaking a few clips anyway - if your slow and careful you"ll get it - you can do it
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I broke a window switch panel... sad. But it's not fatally. I will fix it! Others ok. Already removed 2 panel
+Vladislav Tarassov Vlad - don't feel bad - had you got someone else to do it there is a better than 50% chance they would have done the same thing and not told you
***** That's true!
+carquestions Yup, same thing happened with my JL Audio 5 channel amp install. The "professionals" only installed one screw per handle instead of both. I didn't think it was a big deal cause I thought I could just order 2 new door handle bolts but I couldn't find them online on any of the GM OEM parts warehouses and when I went to the dealership they said it was a discontinued bolt that they no longer carry... Now I just have to deal with a loose feeling handle forever...
Question: If all I'm doing is changing out the window control panel (Drivers side) do I still disconnect the battery?
It will be ok - just don't put the key in the ignition or hit the door lock button -
Thanks you sir :)
just bought a 2002 74,000 miles convertible last week ; Top down and both windows down ; passage door close solid like new, driver door sound loose when door is closed , this video will help me find why the driver door sounds like the windowis about to fall apart. Just want the drivers door to sound solid when closed .
+Robert Mullins omg, I have an '03 with 110k miles and have the SAME problem. Passenger door closes like a new car but the drivers door feels loose and clanky sounding when closing. Found out it was coming from the mirror. Try to wiggle your passenger mirror. It shouldn't move. Then try wiggling your driver side mirror. It will probably wiggle around. If you have the same problem as me, that's the culprit. I still have to take the door panel off to see what's going on... Hopefully I'll have time this weekend.
fyi driver side window switch has to be pryed from bottom not top. Just broke mine and learned the hard way....
Good point - thanks for the info
Gotta love 20 year old brittle plastics too.. was trying to remove the drivers side from the bottom and it basically snapped immediately. Oh the joys lol...
Well it's be nice if not every diy-dumby decided to make a sweet how to video without knowing his facts. A simple disclaimer about the differences here wouldve probably saved your switch...and mine. Thanks carquestions /s
Sour grapes 🍇.
Just broke my driver window switch due to listening to this quack.
what kind of a lift is that?
+My Vette Life Small scissor lift - got it in Canada at "The Lift Super Store"
WARNING: The left and right panels come off differently. The RIGHT door switches pry out from the TOP , yet the LEFT switches pry out from the BOTTOM!!! You WILL ruin the panel if you pry from the wrong end. Hope this helps! ;D (Note; you don't need to remove the switches or the reflector to remove the panels)
+Eric Schnidrig Thanks for the info
How to remove rear panel
I have disconnected my battery too many times to explain on my 2001 and never had to reset the radio.
DONT PRY THE DOOR SWITCH PANEL UP! They're too brittle and almost guaranteed to break if you pry them like this guy.
There is plenty of room to disconnect the switch from the harness after releasing the clips that hold the panel on.
Just remove the door popper bezel, the screw cover, the two torx screws and go around the edge of the panel gently popping the panel loose before lifting it up off the top where the window wipers/weather strip is. Then reach in behind and wiggle the connector loose. Remove the switch after the panel is totally free. MUCH MUCH EASIER AND SAFER.
Thanks for the info Tyler - cheers
The reflector does not need to be removed
you're right - good advice
battery terminal is 8mm. you're gonna strip it.
Please, do tell why? It will fit tighter...
great video but I cringed watching you use a metal pry against a pained fiberglass door and no supporting the outside of the door when re attaching the panel. That's a great way to get a hinge mount crack which will cost you about 700$
Do NOT attempt to remove either of the window/lock panels.. completely unnecessary.. I just f****d my driver’s door panel up.. it crumbled.. those stupid panels stay in place and simply disconnect from behind once the door panel is off..
BLURRY AS HELL. CANT C ANYTHING!!!
Sorry about that