Body

Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation (Power Window Type)

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  • · Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  • · Remove the screw securing the panel in the inside door handle.
  • · Remove the armrest cover and remove the screws securing the trim panel to the door.
  • · Remove the outside mirror control panel from the trim panel and disconnect the wires.
  • · Remove the power window switch from the armrest and disconnect the wiring connector.
  • · Remove the triangular trim piece at the front of the door and remove the upper trim panel bolt.
  • · Carefully remove the speaker grille, remove the speaker mounting screws, remove the speaker and disconnect the wires.
  • · Remove the remaining clips and the screws securing the door trim panel. The plastic clip at the rear edge of the door is released by pressing its center pin.
  • · Using a wide flat-bladed screwdriver, release the door panel clips and lift the panel off the upper retaining lip. Remove the panel from the door.
  • · If necessary, the water shield can be removed by removing the bolts and the handle. Carefully remove the shield from the door so as not to tear it. Try to keep the seal intact to make installation easier.

Installation Install in the reverse order of removal.

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