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Door Panels

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Remove the inside door release handle cup retaining screw . . .

Fig. 2: . . . then remove the inside door release handle cup

Fig. 3: Remove the inside pull handle retaining screw cover . . .

Fig. 4: . . . then remove the inside pull handle retaining screw

Fig. 5: Release the front retaining clips, and lift the handle and switch assembly from the door panel

Fig. 6: Detach the electrical connectors from the door lock and window switches, then remove the switch plate/handle assembly

Fig. 7: Remove the two front door panel retaining screws . . .

Fig. 8: . . . and also the rear retaining screws from the door panel

Fig. 9: Lift the door panel straight up to unhook it . . .

Fig. 10: . . . then remove the door panel from the vehicle

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. If equipped with manual windows, insert a shop towel behind the window regulator handle and push the retainer clip outward. Once the clip is removed, remove the window glass regulator handle and escutcheon.
  3. If equipped with power windows/locks, remove the escutcheon panel (control panel) and detach the electrical connectors.
  4. If equipped, remove the door grip/pull handle mounting screws and the grip from the door panel.
  5. Remove the door pull handle cover. Remove the pull handle, if equipped.
  6. Remove the door trim panel retaining screws.
  7. Pull the door panel gently from the door. The panel is retained by spring clips. To separate the clips from the door, slide a small prytool behind the clip and carefully pull the clip, with the door panel, outward. Try not to bend the door panel or damage may occur.
  8. Once all retainer clips are separated, remove the door panel assembly.
  9. Carefully remove any retainer clips that remained in the door during panel removal. If damaged, replace the retainer clips.
  10. If necessary, remove the waterproof film from the door.

    To install:

  11. If removed, install the waterproof film from the door.
  12. Install and missing or damaged retainer clips into the door panel.
  13. Install the door panel onto the vehicle. Push retainers into the holes in the door until they lock into position. If any clips do not lock, replace with new ones.
  14. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.

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