Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
2. Remove the speaker assembly.

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.

3. Tear the water deflector at the perforation along the edge of the energy absorbing foam and remove the water deflector from the door structure.

Installation Procedure

1. Using dimples at the top edge of the door structure and holes at the top edge of the water deflector, attach the top of the water deflector to the door structure. Install the new energy absorbing foam if removed.

Important

Make sure there are no wrinkles in the "No Wrinkle Zone" of the water deflector (shaded area in illustration).

2. Pull the water deflector tight, attach the bottom edge, and work the wrinkles upward.
3. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .