Could you tell me please how to remove the front driver side door lining on
a 97 Pontiac Grand AM SE?
I can't follow the Haynes manual because it covers so many models and I
can't find all the attachment screws.

I tried removing mine to replace to PW motor. I couldnt figure out how to
get it off so I took it to a shop. Sort of glad I did because my
understanding is the srews that hold the motor on are hard to get to.


"Gil Cleeton" <gcleeton (AT) adelphia (DOT) net> wrote

I only want to retrieve the mirror adjusting button which I foolishly pushed
into the door
Anybody tell me how to remove the door panel please?
Gil

It can be a little tough: there are hidden screws and parts that need to be
snapped out. You just have to poke around and figure it out.

"Gil Cleeton" <gcleeton (AT) adelphia (DOT) net> wrote

Typically GM uses a series up push in fastners that run around the outer
edge of the door panel on three sides. The fastners twist into the back
of the door panel ( which may be cardboard ) the tapered stud end
presses into the steel frame of the door. These fasteners are removed
with a tool known as a " Fork " available at most auto parts stores. The
V slot shaped opening in the fork goes around the stud and when you pry
outward it pops it out of its hole. Other prying methods using
screwdrivers or something else usually results in tearing the fastners
out of the back of the door panel, sometimes damaging the cardboard to
the point the fastners will no longer go back in the back of the
doorpanel. You need to slide the fork in behind the door panel, slide it
around till you find a fastner then back out a bit and try to hook the
slot of the fork around the tapered stud.

Next, you may see some screws around the trim plates, or in the armrest
depression where your finger slip into when you close the door. You may
see some 1 inch or deeper holes bored into the door panel that may also
hold a recessed screw.

Some door panel, use snap in parts for trim plates, window button pods,
etc..
If you have a seat belt going into the door then the trim for that would
most likely need removing too.

Typically the door panels are hooked tt the top of the door, some snap
in and need a good jerk to get them released.

Once you got the door panel off then you will have to unplug all the
electrical connectors for the power windows, mirrors, door locks, seats,
speakers, etc..

If your going inside the door then the plastic water sheild will have to
be peeled off.

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Harryface
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1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE
3800 V6 ( C ), Black/Slate Grey
_~_~_~295,033 miles_~_~_

~_~_~_~_U.S.A._~_~_~_~_~_

~~~The Former Fleet ~~~
89 Cavalier Z 24 convertible
78 Holiday 88 coupe
68 LeSabre convertible
73 Impala sedan

Forgot to mention that the mirror adjuster, at least on my moms Caddy is
held in by one tiny set screw. You might need a very tiny allen wrench
to tighten it up once you retrieve it from inside the door panel.

good luck.

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Harryface
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1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE
3800 V6 ( C ), Black/Slate Grey
_~_~_~295,033 miles_~_~_

~_~_~_~_U.S.A._~_~_~_~_~_

~~~The Former Fleet ~~~
89 Cavalier Z 24 convertible
78 Holiday 88 coupe
68 LeSabre convertible
73 Impala sedan