Step 2: Loosen and remove the Phillips screw (1) near the DOOR LATCH side of the panel.
Step 3: Loosen and remove the Phillips screws (3) along the BOTTOM edge of the panel.
Step 4: Loosen and remove the Phillips screws (2) inside the interior door pull cup.
Step 5: Loosen and remove the Phillips screw (1) near the side mirror mount. Remove the trim panel.
Step 6: Using the window crank removal tool, pry and remove the window crank lever.
Step 7: Starting near the side mirror mount, work your way around the outer edge of the door panel, pulling outward. You should hear the retaining clips “pop†as they disengage.
Step 8: You can now LIFT and remove the interior door panel.
Step 9: To reattach the door panel, simply slide it into place on the door frame, and using a FIRM, but not too firm, strike near each retaining clip, “snap†them back into place.
Step 10: Reattach the trim panel near the side mirror mount. Tighten the Phillips screw (1).
Step 11: Tighten the Phillips screws (2) inside the interior door pull cup.
Step 12: Tighten the Phillips screws (4) along the bottom edge and latch edge of the panel.
Step 13: Reattach the manual window crank lever.
These Part Change / Installation Instructions Apply to
05 2005, 04 2004, 03 2003, 02 2002, 01 2001, 00 2000, 99 1999, 98 1998, 97 1997, 96 1996, 95 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Front Door Panel (Interior, Manual Windows) Replacement Instructions