Door Switch: Service and Repair

Front Door Switch Replacement


REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the two trim panel retaining screw (Oldsmobile).
3. Pull out on the lower pull-handle insert to disengage it from the switch plate (Oldsmobile).
4. Insert a small, flat-blade tool between the switch plate and the trim panel at either the forward or rearward edge in order to disengage the retainer clips from the trim panel (Oldsmobile).
5. Remove the switch plate by inserting a small flat-bladed tool between the switch plate and the trim panel at the forward retaining clip (Buick and Pontiac).
6. Lift the switch plate (1).




7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2).
8. Remove the setscrew from the remote mirror control, if applicable.
9. Release the window switch fasteners.
10. Remove the window switch (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the window switch (2) to the switch plate (1).
2. Install the remote mirror control.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the remote mirror set screw.

Tighten
Tighten the set screw to 0.8 N.m (7 lb in).

4. Connect the electrical connectors.




5. Install the switch plate (1) in the trim panel. Push inward the switch plate in order to secure.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.