2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR (MONTE CARLO)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

Fig. 60: Upper Door Trim Panel Screw (Monte Carlo)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Remove the screw from the upper door trim panel.

many waters gallery
Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:29
5:48:25 PM Page 1 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

Fig. 61: Front Door Pull Handle & Screws (Monte Carlo)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the screws from the front door pull handle.

3. Remove the front door handle trim bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside (Impala) or
Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside (Monte Carlo).

many waters gallery

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:25 PM Page 2 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

Fig. 62: Front Door Trim Panel (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.

many waters gallery

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:25 PM Page 3 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

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.

many waters gallery

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:25 PM Page 4 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

Fig. 63: Front Door Trim Panel (Monte Carlo)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

many waters gallery

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:25 PM Page 5 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

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.

many waters gallery

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:25 PM Page 6 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

Fig. 64: Upper Door Trim Panel Screw (Monte Carlo)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

8. Install the screw to the upper door 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.

many waters gallery

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:25 PM Page 7 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
2003 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Doors - Impala & Monte Carlo

9. Install the screws to the front door pull handle.

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).

many waters gallery

Monday, November 10, 2008 5:48:25 PM Page 8 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.