Thinking of ripping out the crappy Delco/Bose system in my 2000 C5 and starting over with a completely new system. Anyone know the easiest and most painless way to remove the inside door panels? Also, I'm open for suggestions on what others are putting in their Vettes and what works the best in these cars. This is my first Vette.

Thinking of ripping out the crappy Delco/Bose system in my 2000 C5 and starting over with a completely new system. Anyone know the easiest and most painless way to remove the inside door panels? Also, I'm open for suggestions on what others are putting in their Vettes and what works the best in these cars. This is my first Vette.

I haven't yet done this but is going to be something I'm looking into in the future. If I were you I would ask this same question in the audio section. There are quite a few of us doing mods in there to our audio components. Recently I replaced my factory tape player for an example. :beerbang:

Step 1 Lower the window completely, turn the engine off and disconnect the negative battery (-) cable.

Step2
Locate the small rectangular panel behind the interior door pull. Use a flat-head screwdriver or a pry tool to remove the panel.

Step 3
Remove the two TORX screws from behind the panel. Use a T-30 TORX screwdriver to remove them.

Step 4
Pull the interior door handle open and locate the small slots at the top and bottom of the plastic cover. Use the slots to pry off the panel.

Step 5
Insert the flat-head screwdriver into the bottom part of the door courtesy-light lens. Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with a cloth to protect the panel from scratches. Push the screwdriver up to disengage the bottom clip and then remove the lens.

Step 6
Grasp the door panel around the bottom (you can use the courtesy-light cavity for support) and pull the panel to disengage the clips. The panel is attached by six clips: two on each side, except for the top. Once you have one section disengaged, move to another.

Step 7
Carefully pull the panel away from the door a few inches. Locate the electrical connection behind the door panel (power window and lock harness) and press the tab to disconnect the panel.Good luck bro

Thanks BLU COLLAR Z Planning on doing this job this weekend. Love this forum site. You guys are great!:banana:

Thanks BLU COLLAR Z Planning on doing this job this weekend. Love this forum site. You guys are great!:banana:Thats how we roll @ SMOKINVETTE bro glad i could help out

:patriot: outstanding BLU!! :patriot:

I wasn't sure if you knew and I would only add that the same padded pry bar/screwdriver technique you use to remove the red door reflector works to remove the door switch button packs. (windows, lock, mirror, etc..)
Pry the drivers side up from the bottom and the passenger side from the top.
Once out you can easily unplug them... :thumbsup3:



This will come in particularly handy for you too BLU, considering our last conversation...:rockon6rk::rockon6rk:

Aloha

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:patriot: outstanding BLU!! :patriot:

I wasn't sure if you knew and I would only add that the same padded pry bar/screwdriver technique you use to remove the red door reflector works to remove the door switch button packs. (windows, lock, mirror, etc..)
Pry the drivers side up from the bottom and the passenger side from the top.
Once out you can easily unplug them... :thumbsup3:



This will come in particularly handy for you too BLU, considering our last conversation...:rockon6rk::rockon6rk:

Aloha

:abduct:Right on bro, doing my homework as we speak, rear quarters are off i think you knew that started ripping the center console out and a cpl other items for some custom paint work, once all work is complete it will be a different looking beast :hehehe:checking mailbox daily:rofl:gina thinks i have gone nuts

Right on bro, doing my homework as we speak, rear quarters are off i think you knew that started ripping the center console out and a cpl other items for some custom paint work, once all work is complete it will be a different looking beast :hehehe:checking mailbox daily:rofl:gina thinks i have gone nuts

sounds like you are doing some major changes!:rockon6rk:

Step 1 Lower the window completely, turn the engine off and disconnect the negative battery (-) cable.

Step2
Locate the small rectangular panel behind the interior door pull. Use a flat-head screwdriver or a pry tool to remove the panel.

Step 3
Remove the two TORX screws from behind the panel. Use a T-30 TORX screwdriver to remove them.

Step 4
Pull the interior door handle open and locate the small slots at the top and bottom of the plastic cover. Use the slots to pry off the panel.

Step 5
Insert the flat-head screwdriver into the bottom part of the door courtesy-light lens. Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with a cloth to protect the panel from scratches. Push the screwdriver up to disengage the bottom clip and then remove the lens.

Step 6
Grasp the door panel around the bottom (you can use the courtesy-light cavity for support) and pull the panel to disengage the clips. The panel is attached by six clips: two on each side, except for the top. Once you have one section disengaged, move to another.

Step 7
Carefully pull the panel away from the door a few inches. Locate the electrical connection behind the door panel (power window and lock harness) and press the tab to disconnect the panel.Good luck bro

Nice post Blu!:rockon6rk: