AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Expert: Todd Puccio Date: 7/22/2008 Subject: 2001 door panels
Question I have a 2001 pontiac grand am se with power windows and locks. 3 of my window motors broke within the last 6 mo. If you could please tell me on how to properly remove the front and rear door panels. THANK YOU
Answer Hi Dennis:
Front and rear panels come off the same way except for the front panels have an extra piece by where the mirror is. remove the red reflector ther is a scre behind that remove that. remove the power window switch ther is a screw under the switches. there is a screw in the arm rest also. they are #3 phillips head screws. once they are all out use a flat blade screw driver between the panel and the door and gently pry it away from the door. start at the bottom and work your way around the panel untill it's free from the door then just gently lift the panle off the door. If this is the left front door ther is an electrical connetor on the trunk release button that has to be unplugged before you get the panle comnpletly off the door.
