Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door

richpin06a Inner Door Panel Removal

richpin06a Inside Door Handle Remove & Replace

richpin06a Window Crank Handle Removal

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.

1. Remove the mirror trim panel by firmly pulling on the panel to disengage the attaching clips. If equipped with a manual remote mirror, allow the panel to hang from the adjustment cable.





Important

If equipped with power door locks, disconnect the power door lock switch wiring to remove the inside door handle.

2. Remove the fastener from the center of the inside door handle assembly. Slide the door handle assembly forward while pulling outward from the trim panel. Using a thin screwdriver, disengage the rod from the retainers.




3. On manual window vehicles:
Using a standard window handle tool, disengage the manual window regulator handle clip and remove the window handle.
4. On Coupe:
Remove the push pin rivet on the upper rear edge of the trim panel and the screw at the upper front edge near the mirror.
5. Remove the trim panel fasteners at the pull cup and lower the rear corner of the trim panel.
6. Pull up on the door trim panel assembly to disengage the trim panel to door structure attaching hooks and remove the door trim panel.




7. If the pull cup is to be changed, remove the pull cup fasteners and remove the pull cup from the door trim panel.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the pull cup if previously removed.
2. Position the door trim panel to the door structure at the attaching hooks. Lock in the door trim panel by pushing downward on the door trim panel.
3. Install the door trim fasteners at the pull cup and the rear lower corner of the door trim panel.
4. On Coupe: Install the door trim push pin rivet at the rear edge of the trim panel and install the screw fastener at the top front edge near the mirror.




5. On manual window vehicles: Install the manual window regulator handle clip on the handle. Install the door handle onto the vehicle with the handle pointed in a forward and slightly up position with the window closed.
6. If equipped with power locks, connect the harness to the power door lock switch.
7. Position the door handle assembly in the trim panel. Tip the handle outward at the top.
8. Using a thin hook style tool, lift the latch and lock rods into the trim panel and slide rearward to engage the tabs.
9. Install the screw in the handle.




10. Install the mirror trim panel.