How to remove drivers door panel from 1997 Cadillac Deville.

Air Mix Actuator Replacement - Driver





Removal Procedure

1. Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.



2. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.



3. Unsnap the rod from the plastic retainer on the actuator arm.
   


4. Remove the two screws from the actuator (2).



5. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).



6. Remove the actuator (2).



7. Inspect the air mix door for free travel.

go to auto parts store or retail store to get a tool called panel popper. it has 2 prongs shaped like a wrench on a shaft (like a screw driver). check panel for screws to remove and after remove screws, use panel popper to pry the panel up. put the panel popper near the plastic tabs that hold the door in place.

u have a short . remove the panel and check for anny bad spots.

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls. Then pull back the weather seal...

you'll need to remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to pull off the seal in order to see inside the door

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls

You have to remove the two screws that hold the armrest to the door inorder to get to the speaker. You also hve to remove the screws that hold the rest of the door panel inorder to take it off...

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls

this is straight out of the book ok

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim.
3. Pull back on the rear compartment trim panel.
4. Unplug the lamp connector from the rear compartment lid wiring harness.
5. Press the grommet out of the rear compartment lid.
6. Remove the nuts retaining the lamp assembly to the rear compartment lid.
7. Remove the bulb.

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