Afternoon, Folks.
Had my 91 RS `vert out at a car show yesterday. In the morning, when I took the softtop down, I put the windows down to cruise to the show. The drivers window, rather than going down in the usual (motorized, controlled) manor, plumitted into the door like a brick. Attempts to raise it proved useless.

After the show ended last night, I attempted to raise the window again. However, the motor wouldn`t move it, and the top of the door was too small for me to get my fingers in to try to lift the window manually. So, I drove home with a jacked and a blanket, with the heater cranked.

I`m home from work now, and am going to attempt to remove the door panel and diagnose the problem. The only door card I`ve ever removed was the back door on my 2002 9C1 Impala, so I`m a bit of a newcomer.

Anyone have anything I should look for? Suggestions on how to get the inside door panel off the door? Suggestions, hints or other information gladly accepted!

Thanks in advance,
AR

 

Its not really that hard, however I do recommend buying a $5.00 tool called a "trim panel removal tool" from your local pepboys or auzo zone. It look's like a flat screwdriver with the head angled and widened out. It allows you to get the backing tabs pulled out w/out pulling it thru the door panel material. Incredibly useful little tool for 5 dollars as it also helps me remove my wheel centercaps.

The one-piece trim hangs over the door inner panel across the top and is secured by clips down the sides and across the bottom. It is retained by screws located in the areas of the armrest and pull handle assembly.

1. Remove all the door inside handles.
2. Remove the door inside locking rod ****.
3. Remove the screws inserted through the door armrest and pull the handle assembly into the door inner panel or armrest hanger support bracket.
4. On models with remote control mirror assemblies, remove the control plate from the bezel on the trim pad and remove the control from the plate.
5. On models with power door lock controls located in the door trim panel, disconnect the wire harnesses at the switch assemblies.
6. Remove the remote control handle bezel screws.
7. Remove the screws used to hold the armrest to the inner panel.
8. Remove the screws and plastic retainers from the perimeter of the door trim panel using tool BT–7323A or equivalent and a screwdriver. To remove the trim panel, push the trim upward and outboard to disengage from the door inner panel at the beltline.
9. On models with a water deflector held in place by fasteners, use tool BT–7323A or equivalent to remove the fasteners and water deflector. To install:
10. To install the water deflector, locate the fasteners in the holes in the door inner panel and press in place. Replace all tape which may have been applied to assist in holding the water deflector in place.
11. Before installing the door trim panel, make certain that all the trim retainers are installed securely to the panel and are not damaged. Where required, replace damaged retainers. Start the retainer flange into 1⁄4 in. (6mm) cutout attachment hole in the trim panel, rotate the retainer until the flange is engaged fully.
12. Connect all electrical components where present.
13. To install the door trim panel, locate the top of the assembly over the upper flange of the door inner panel, inserting the door handle through the handle slot in the panel and press down on the trim panel to engage the upper retaining clips.
14. Position the trim panel to the door inner panel so the trim retainers are aligned with the attaching holes in the panel and tap the retainers into the holes with the palm of hand or a clean rubber mallet.
15. Install the screws used to hold the armrest to the inner panel.
16. Install the remote control handle bezel screws.
17. On models with power door lock controls located in the door trim panel, connect the wire harnesses at the switch assemblies.
18. On models with remote control mirror assemblies, install the control to the plate. Install the control plate to the bezel on the trim pad.
19. Install the handle assembly and install the screws inserted through the door armrest.
20. Install the door inside locking rod ****.
21. Install all the door inside handles.

 

While you're in the door, you might consider other common problems:

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JamesC