2003 Monte Carlo Door Panel Diagram
2003 Monte Carlo Door Panel Diagram
2003 Monte Carlo Door Panel Diagram
Tools Required
Removal Procedure
Fig. 61: Front Door Pull Handle & Screws (Monte Carlo)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
IMPORTANT: Support the front door trim panel until the power mirror switch and/or
power window switch is removed.
4. Remove the front door trim panel from the front door inner panel using the J 38778 in order to disengage
the fasteners from the door inner panel.
5. Disconnect and reposition the electrical connectors from the front door panel. Refer to the following
procedures:
Power Mirror Switch Replacement (Impala) or Power Mirror Switch Replacement (Monte
Carlo)
Power Window Switch Replacement (Impala) or Power Window Switch Replacement (Monte
Carlo)
6. Remove the front door trim panel from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: Before installing the front door trim panel to the front door inner panel,
the old trim panel retainers MUST be discarded and replaced with NEW
trim panel retainers.
1. Install the new trim panel retainers to the front door trim panel.
2. Route the door lock electrical connector through the handle bezel opening.
3. Connect and reposition the electrical connectors to the front door panel. Refer to the following
procedures:
Power Mirror Switch Replacement (Impala) or Power Mirror Switch Replacement (Monte
Carlo)
Power Window Switch Replacement (Impala) or Power Window Switch Replacement (Monte
Carlo)
4. Align the front door trim panel to the front door inner panel, guiding the front door handle through the
trim panel.
5. Install the upper edge of the front door trim panel to the top of the inner door panel, firmly pressing down
until the trim panel edge seats in the retainer clips.
6. Align the locator pins on the front door trim panel to the front door inner panel.
7. Install the front door trim panel by firmly pressing the retainer clips until the clips are fully seated around
the perimeter of the trim panel.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to the upper door trim panel to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Fig. 65: Front Door Pull Handle & Screws (Monte Carlo)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to the front door pull handle to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
10. Install the front door handle trim bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside (Impala) or
Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside (Monte Carlo).