Probably not the same unit as mine are from a 03 but I had a cable break and when I had elite in Harrisburg look at it they removed the mechanism from both sides leaving the cover plates in place to not require a new paint job. After their opinion that they weren't really needed I followed their recomendation to just remove. After 3000 miles I can see no difference or slide movement while in motion ... Of course as I stated your later more "Monaco " coach may be different.