General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing inner door handle

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The inner door handle is clipped into trim panel.

Note
  • Removal and installation are described for the trim panel on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate.
  • Removal and installation are illustrated for 4-door vehicles. Removal and installation on 2-door vehicles are analogous.

Removing

  • Remove front door trim → Chapter.
  • Remove exterior mirror adjuster -EX11- with driver side interior locking button for central locking system -E308- → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.
  • Remove trim panel → Chapter.
  • Carefully unclip the 9 fasteners out of trim panel around inner door handle.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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