Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177 A or equivalent, commercially available.

NOTE: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

1. Remove the mirror mount cover.




2. Insert a hex wrench through the hole (A) in the door grip base (B). Push the door grip cover (C) out to release the hook (D) and tab (E), and pull out the cover to release the tabs (F) and hook (G) by hand, then remove the cover.




3. Remove the armrest cover (A). Take care not to scratch the door panel.
-1 Pry out the front edge of the cover to release the hooks (B).
-2 Pry out the bottom and rear edge of the cover to release the hooks (C).
-3 Pry out along the top to release the tabs (D).




4. Remove the screws (A, B), and release the tabs (C), then remove the door grip base (D). Remove the screw (A) securing the door panel from the armrest portion.




5. Pull out the switch panel (A) to release the hook (B), then remove the panel from the door panel. Disconnect the power window switch connector (C).




6. Release the clips that hold the door panel (A) with a commercially available trim pad remover (B), then remove the door panel by pulling it upward. Remove the door panel with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.




7. Disconnect the inner handle cable (A) from the inner handle (B), and disconnect the power door lock switch connector (C) (driver's). Take care not to bend the cable.




8. Detach the harness clip (A) from the door panel (B).
9. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure the cable is connected securely, and the connector is plugged in properly.
- Check the window and power door lock operations.