95 LeSabre door panels

[buick95]

I'm changing my left sideveiw mirror and I'm having trouble removing
door panel.I have perimeter loose and 2 bolts behind reflector but
it's still connected in the middle.Any suggestions?

[my99cavy]

1. Pull the inside door handle to the open position, unfasten the screw and remove the handle escutcheon.
2. 
   Fig. 1: Pull the inside door handle out, unfasten the escutcheon retaining screw ...

Fig. 2: ... then remove the escutcheon from the door panel

1. If equipped with manual locks, remove door inside locking rod knob.
2. If equipped with manual windows, insert a suitable window regulator handle removal tool behind the handle. Disengage the retainer, then remove the handle.

Fig. 3: Use the special tool to disengage the retaining clip behind the inside handle

1. If equipped with power windows and locks, use a small flat-bladed prytool to carefully pry the switch plate up, then detach the power component electrical connectors.

Fig. 4: Carefully pry the switch plate from its mounting position


Fig. 5: Detach the power mirror switch and window switch electrical connectors

1. If equipped, remove the screws inserted through door armrest and pull handle assembly into door inner panel or armrest hanger support bracket.
2. Lift the seat belt trim panel up and remove the hidden retaining screws.

Fig. 6: Lift the seat belt escutcheon up and remove the 2 retaining screws

1. Remove the outside side view mirror trim plate retaining screw. Lift the panel up to disengage the retaining clip, then remove the trim panel from the door.

Fig. 7: Remove the mirror trim panel retaining screw ...


Fig. 8: ... then lift the panel up to disengage the retainer and remove it from the door

1. On styles with courtesy lamps located in the lower area of the trim panel, disconnect the wiring harness at the lamp assembly.
2. If equipped, use a suitable tool to pry the reflector plate from the side of the door panel.

Fig. 9: Pry the reflector from the side of the door panel

1. Remove bottom trim cover retaining screws, then remove the lower trim cover.

Fig. 10: Unfasten the 2 trim cover retaining screws, located at the bottom of the door panel ...


Fig. 11: ... then remove the lower trim cover

1. Remove any necessary electrical connector CPA clips, then unplug the electrical connectors.

Fig. 12: As necessary, remove any electrical connector CPA clips ...


Fig. 13: ... then unplug the electrical connector

1. On styles with integral armrests, remove the screws inserted through the pull cup into the armrest hanger support.
2. Unfasten the door trim panel retaining screws. The locations of the screws will vary depending upon the year of model of vehicle. The screws are usually hidden, so be sure to look carefully to make sure you don't miss any.

Fig. 14: Unfasten the retaining screw, accessible after the mirror trim panel is removed


Fig. 15: Remove the door panel retaining screw located behind the reflector


Fig. 16: Unfasten the mounting screw located under the switch plate

1. After all of the trim panel retaining screws are removed, slide a suitable trim panel removal tool between the door panel and door perimeter to carefully disengage all of the trim panel retaining buttons. Make sure to position the tool close to the fastener, or the trim panel may be damaged.

Fig. 17: Insert a trim panel removal tool behind the panel to disengage all of the trim panel retaining buttons

1. Carefully lift the trim panel away from the door, checking to be sure all of the retaining buttons and screws and electrical connectors are unfastened.

Fig. 18: Carefully pull the trim panel away from the door, making sure all the retainers and connectors are unfastened

[Alibi]

Just FYI, that tutorial was for a late 80's early 90's Bonneville. Most of it should transfer over--basically, just unclip and unscrew everything you can find and it should just fall off.

[my99cavy]

That was for 1986-1999 Bonneville, Eighty Eight, and LeSabre.

[Alibi]

I'm just saying that the particular car shown was an 86-91ish Bonne. Not everything is going to match up 100% just due to the difference in years and style so thats why I also said that most of it should transfer over.