GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the window regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
  2. Remove the inner trim panel screw at the retractor cover opening (coupe only).
  3. Remove the power window switch (coupe only). Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the inside handle bezel. Refer to Door Handle Bezel Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 293543 Size: MH
  5. Remove the front door inner trim panel screws (3).
  6. Carefully lift the trim panel upwards in order to release the top portion of the inner trim panel (1).
  7. Pull the trim panel away from the door to remove the trim panel.
  8. Disconnect all necessary electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the outside mirror remote control cable, if equipped.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the outside mirror remote control cable, if equipped.
  2. Connect all necessary electrical connectors.

    3. Object Number: 293543 Size: MH
  3. Align the top edge of the inner trim panel (1) to the door.
  4. Hook the inner trim panel in place.

    5. Important: Apply enough pressure in order to fully engage the three top hooks to the door inner panel.

  5. Firmly press downward on the inner trim panel in order to secure the clips.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the inner trim panel screws (3).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the inner trim panel screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the inside handle bezel. Refer to Door Handle Bezel Replacement .
  8. Install the power window switch (coupe only). Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the inner trim panel screw at the retractor cover opening.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the retractor cover screw (4) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  10. Install the window regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .