Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Front door panel, removing and installing

- Carefully pry out mirror adjustment switch and disconnect harness connector from switch (if applicable).

- Carefully pry out and remove door wood trim.




- Remove door panel retaining screws (arrows) behind and ahead of top armrest anchor.

- Unscrew door locking knob




- Unclip trim panel from door perimeter, one clip at a time.

- 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 center of the panel to the door Be sure to lift the panel straight up and off the retaining clip when removing.

- Installation is reverse of removal.




- Remove door panel retaining piece (A) from metal clip in center of door.
- Squeeze metal clip while sliding plastic piece off. Note installation direction before removing.
- Install plastic piece to cutout in door panel, noting installation direction.
- Replace any damaged plastic parts/clips.
- Check that rubber seal and vapor barrier are correctly positioned and not damaged.