2000 Sub 4x4 door panel removal

[hkostman]

How do I remove the door panels on a 2000 Sub 4x4 3/4 ton to install new speakers?
Thanks HK

[ocjmakaveli]

Originally Posted by hkostman

How do I remove the door panels on a 2000 Sub 4x4 3/4 ton to install new speakers?
Thanks HK

Pretty easy just pop off the handle trim and pop off the window switch gently UP then there's 2 screws to remove i believe 7 mm one is above the handle and the other one is viewable when you remove the window switch.

Once those 2 screws are removed just lift the panel UP because it has hooks that hold it on then when removing disconnect a few connectors and that's it.

[Tuffdrvr88]

OC is right, it may feel like your breaking it when you take it off, you just have to have a feel for it.

[xzphatboizx69]

Is this the same for a 2002 Z71?? I can't get the panels off either.

[Tuffdrvr88]

Should be, make sure you get all the bolts out first, i usually roll the window all the way down because you may have to lift up a little to get the panel off the truck. Pry at the bottom in case you break something its harder to notice at the bottom. Hope this helps.

[hartshorn]

See this site for some clues on how to remove the door panels.
I replaced the hinge pins on both doors by completely pulling the doors off my 1995 Suburban. The job took about 5 hours total. Doors swing as smooth as glass and do not sag anymore.
http://www.muthco.com/techsupport/pdfs/21000040.pdf#search='1995%20suburban%20door%20pane l%20removal'