Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door Coupe
Removal Procedure
Caution
If energy absorber is removed or damaged it must be replaced with a new part.
If omitted, the vehicle will not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS),
subjecting the retailer to possible civil penalties for making the vehicle inoperative
to the FMVSS, and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
- Remove the rear side door upper trim panel by pulling.
Important
Use protective tape to keep from scratching the rear side door lower trim panel.
- Remove the rear side door inside handle opening cover by inserting a small,
non-marring tool into the pry point located at the bottom of the cover.
- Remove the rear side door inside fastener.
- Remove the rear side door lock pin by pulling out the middle head first,
then remove the entire lock pin.
- Remove the rear side door trim panel by pulling at the very bottom of
the panel to disengage the clips.
- Grasp the inside door handle and lift straight up.
Installation Procedure
Notice
Make sure that the rear door trim panel plastic clips insert into the door structure
holes, or the plastic clips will break.
- Install the rear side door trim panel by sliding the panel over
the door structure from the top until the plastic clips engage the door structure.
- Push the bottom of the rear side door trim panel to engage the clips.
Notice
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the rear side door inside fastener.
TightenTighten the rear door trim panel fasteners (Coupe) to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the rear side door lock pin.
- Install the rear side door inside handle opening cover.
- Install the rear side door upper trim panel.