Front Door Trim Panel - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Release door latch and open door.
2. Lower door glass.
3. Open remote handle trim plug and remove screw from behind inside remote handle.




4. Open armrest pull cup trim plug and remove screw from inside arm rest pull cup.
5. Disengage push-in fasteners attaching trim to door panel around perimeter of trim panel.
6. Tilt trim panel outward to clear locator pins on backside of trim panel.
7. Disconnect trim panel from retainer channel in inner belt weatherstrip at top of door by lifting while gently jiggling.

CAUTION: Do not allow door trim panel to hang by the wire connector or wiring.

8. Move top of trim panel away from door, while supporting bottom trim panel.




9. Disconnect inside handle cable end from clip, and pull conduit end out from bracket.
10. Disconnect lock knob conduit end from bracket. Slide cable barrel end out from the lock knob and guide cable through slot. Ensure that lock knob cable did not get bent.




11. Disconnect wire connector from power door lock switch, mirror switch, power window switch, and courtesy lamp.
12. Remove trim panel from door.