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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Interior Trim and Paneling 🢒 Front Door Trim Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 879673 Size: SH
  1. Remove the window regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement.
  2. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement.
  3. Remove the screws (2) that retain the front door trim plate (1) to the door panel.
  4. Pull the bottom of the front door trim plate (1) out in order to release the front door trim plate (1) retainers.
  5. Remove the front door trim plate from the front door trim panel.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches on the front door trim plate, if equipped.
  7. Remove the front door trim plate (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 879673 Size: SH
  1. Partially install the front door trim plate (1) to the front door trim panel.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the switches, if equipped.
  3. Align the retainers on the front door trim plate (1) to the slots in the front door trim panel
  4. Push towards the door panel to engage the front door trim plate (1) retainers.

    5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the screws (2) and tighten to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).
  6. Install the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement.
  7. Install the window regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement.