Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
- Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available
NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the inner handle (A).
-1 Pry out on the upper portion of the cover (B) with the appropriate trim tool to release the upper hook (C), and pull up the cover to release the lower hooks (D), then remove the cover.
Remove the screws.
-3 Release the hook (E), and pull the inner handle forward and out half-way to release the hook (F).
Disconnect the inner handle rod (G).
-5 Disconnect the power door lock switch connector (H).






2. Pull out on the speaker cover (A) to detach the hooks (B) and the clips, then remove the cover.

3. Remove the screws, then remove the speaker (C) (for some models), and disconnect the speaker connector (D).






4. From under the armrest, pry out the lid (A) with the appropriate trim tool, and remove the screw.

5. Lower the glass fully.

6. Remove the mirror mount cover. Power Mirror/Manual Mirror Replacement






7. Lower the front window so you can access the inner sash trim (A).

8. Use a trim tool (B) to release the clip at the lower rear corner of the sash trim. Pry out from the edge of the sash trim until the clip releases.






9. While pressing down the front corner (A) of the sash trim, pull the top corner (B) forward until the sash trim releases.






10. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
Start at the bottom edge of the door panel, and release the clips with a commercially available trim pad remover (B).
-2 Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward, then release the lock knob (C).
Disconnect the power window switch connector (D), power mirror switch connector (on the driver's door) (E).

11. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the rod is connected properly.

- Push the clips into place securely.

- Do the power window control unit reset procedure. Testing and Inspection

- Make sure the window and power door lock operate properly.

- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.