2006 door panel switch removal

[RI Chevy Silveradoman]

I tried to search for any information on the door panel removal for 2006 truck, but could not find any. I am looking to find out how to safely remove the switches on the door panel for the heated seats and windows. I do not want to force anything and break the plastic. Any help both with schematics and photos are welcomed.

 

[stacks04]

Ok, to do the switches you need to remove the door panel. They are bolted from behind.

The door panel is simple.
First remove the outside mirror bolt cover, grab the point on top and gently pull out, it is held in by spring clips.

Second, on the front side of the door panel, mid way up near speaker there is a push retainer, remove it.

3-move to the door latch area, there is a round plastic button, that is a cap that just pops on, then there is a torx screw under it.

4-Now remove the door lock slider by popping the back end out with a little pry bar/ flat bladed tool. Now you expose a 7mm screw, remove it. Also need to remove the 7mm screw under the handle you use to close the door.

5- next pop the cover that surrounds the exit handle, it is all just clips.

6- now you should be loose, slide the panel up carefully as the door lamp and all the switch harnesses are still connected. Disconnect each harness and remove the panel.