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Trim Panel Replacement - Door


TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR






REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38778 Door Trim Pad And Garnish Clip Remover

1. Remove the accessory switch panel.
2. Remove the inside handle bezel.
3. Remove the window regulator handle and spacer, if equipped.
4. Remove the outside rearview mirror bezel.
5. Remove the side door armrest bolts (2).

IMPORTANT: To avoid breaking the trim panel fasteners be sure to insert the J 38778 between the male fastener which is attached to the door trim panel and the female retainer which is in the door. Do not insert the J 38778 between the female retainer and the door.

6. Remove the front side door trim from the door inner panel.
7. Pull the side door trim up from the door, making sure the hooks release from the holes in the door inner.
8. Disconnect the door speaker electrical connectors.
9. Remove the courtesy lamp socket from the door trim.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the courtesy lamp socket to the door trim.
2. Connect the door speaker electrical connectors.
3. Pull the side door trim up from the door, making sure the hooks release from the holes in the door inner.
4. Install the front side door trim to the door inner panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the side door armrest bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the side door armrest bolts to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

6. Install the outside rearview mirror bezel.
7. Install the window regulator handle and spacer, if equipped.
8. Install the inside handle bezel.
9. Install the accessory switch panel.
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