Rear Door Panel: Service and Repair

Rear door panel, removing and installing

1. Open door and pry out power window switch. Disconnect harness connector.




2. Remove ash tray. Remove trim cover from door opening latch. Remove concealing plug from arm rest. Remove door panel retaining screws.
Rear door panel retaining screws (arrows).

3. Unscrew door locking knob.




4. Unclip trim panel from door perimeter, one clip at a time.
Door trim panel being unclipped from door. Pull panel retaining clips off one at a time.

5. Pull top of door panel (unclip) from inside weather strip. Lift trim panel up and off door. Disconnect door handle release cable from handle.

NOTE: A retaining clip behind the center of the door panel retains the panel to the door. Be sure to lift the panel up and off the retaining clip when removing.




Installation is the reverse of removal. Remove the door panel retaining piece from the metal clip in the center of the door. install the plastic piece to the holder in the door panel, noting the installation direction.
- Door panel locking piece (A) being removed from retaining clip on door. Squeeze metal clip while sliding plastic piece off. Note installation direction before removing.

Replace any damaged plastic parts/clips. Check that the rubber seal and the vapor barrier are correctly positioned and not damaged.