Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN E TBI (1989)
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Door trim panel retainers for damage. Make sure the retainers are installed securely into the door trim panel (1). Replace if necessary.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New trim retainers into the door trim panel (1), if necessary.
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Insert the retainer flange into the cutout attachment hole in the door trim panel (1).
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Rotate the retainer until the flange is fully engaged.
2. Door trim panel (1).
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Position the top of the door trim panel over the upper flange of the door inner panel.
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Press down on the door trim panel (1) to engage the upper retaining clips.
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Position the door trim panel (1) so that the trim retainers are aligned with the attaching holes in the panel.
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Tap the door trim panel retainers into the holes with the palm of the hand or a clean rubber mallet.
3. Remote handle mount panel.
Trim Pad Switch and Remote Handle Mount Panel
Remote Handle Mount Panel
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Armrest.
2. Inside lock rod knob.
3. Screws (6 and 87) retaining trim pad switch and remote handle mount panel (5) to door trim panel.
4. Electrical connector from the power door lock switch, if equipped.
5. Remote mirror control, if equipped.
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Remove retaining clip with the blade of a small screwdriver and pull the lever out of the trim plate from behind.
6. Electrical connector from the power mirror switch, if equipped.
7. Trim pad switch and remote handle mount panel (5) from the door trim panel
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Trim pad switch and remote handle mount panel (5) to the door trim panel.
2. Electrical connector to the power mirror switch, if equipped.
3. Remote mirror control lever, if equipped.
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Position lever into the trim plate from behind.
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Insert the retaining clip into the trim plate and rotate the clip 90 degrees counterclockwise to secure.
4. Electrical connector to the power door lock switch.
5. Screws (6 and 87) retaining the trim pad switch and remote handle mount panel (5) to the door trim panel. Tighten screws (6 and 87) to 2.5 Nm
(22 lb. in.).
Inside lock rod knob.
7. Armrest.
Water Deflector
Waterproof deflectors are used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water into the body. The deflector is secured by an adhesive sealer
material along the front edges, rear edges and bottom, and by the application of waterproof sealing tape. Whenever work is performed where the water
deflector has been disturbed, the deflector must be properly sealed and taped to the inner panel to prevent water leaks. For service sealing, strip caulking
is recommended if additional sealing material is required.
When access to the inner panel is required to perform service operations, the deflector may be completely or partially detached from the inner panel. If
the existing water deflector is damaged so that it will not properly seal the door, replace the deflector. The water deflector is available as a service part.
The following procedure covers complete removal and installation of the water deflector. If only partial removal of the deflector is required, perform