Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Trim Repair Procedures

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 6

Replacement

  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
  1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear door triangle inside cover (A).
  2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver (A), remove the rear door inside handle cap (B).
  3. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the rear door trim panel (A) using a flat-blade screwdriver (B).
  4. Remove the rear door inside handle (A).
  5. Disconnect the power window switch connector (A).
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

Test yourself

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