Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Notice: There is no stand alone Front Door Panel article authored by the manufacturer. This information was extracted from the Front Door Removal article.

Front Door Panel Removal and Installation

1. Remove door frame inner cover.




1. Remove door inner cover fasteners(2).

2. Remove outside rearview mirror.




1. Remove outside rearview mirror screws(3).

Tightening torque:
7 - 11 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 Kg.m, 5.1 - 8.0 Ib.ft)

2. Remove outside rearview mirror clip(1).
3. Disconnect mirror connector.

3. Remove door inner handle cover.




1. Remove cover and screw.

4. Remove power window switch.




1. Remove power window switch from door trim.
2. Disconnect power window switch connectors(2).

5. Remove door trim.




1. Remove door trim screws(4).
2. Disconnect door trim connector.

6. Loosen the door trim mounting screws. Release the clips that hold the door trim, then remove the door trim by pulling it upward. Disconnect the power window switch connector, power mirror connector, and door courtesy lamp connector (if applicable).

7. Installation is the reverse of removal.