Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Trim Repair Procedures

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or a trim tool, wrap the tool with protective tape and apply protective tape to the surrounding parts to prevent damage.
  • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.
  1. After loosening the retaining clips, remove the front door inside quadrant cover (A).
  2. Using a flat-tip tool or puller, remove the front door plug (A).
  3. Pull the front door inside handle with a flat-head screwdriver and remove the cover (A) using the opening located inside the handle.
  4. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the front door trim (A) using a flat-head screwdriver.
  5. Remove the front door inside handle (A).
  6. Disconnect the front door extension connector (B).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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