Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Tool Required
J38778 Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Trim Panel Replacement: Side Front Door - Removal Procedure:

1. Remove the inside door handle bezel.
2. Remove the trim panel screw behind the bezel.
3. Remove the front door power window switch.
4. Remove the trim panel screws.
5. Remove the trim panel using J 38778.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the trim panel.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with new retainers before installing the trim panel.

Trim Panel Replacement: Side Front Door - Installation Procedure:

1. Install new trim panel retainers to the door trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Align the door trim panel retainers to the door.
4. Press the door trim panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.
5. Install the trim panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the door trim panel screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in).

6. Install the trim panel screw behind the bezel.

Tighten
Tighten the door trim panel screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in).

7. Install the inside door handle bezel.

Tighten
Tighten the inside door handle bezel screw to 2 N.m(18 lb in).

8. Install the front door power window switch.