Rear Door Panel: Service and Repair

Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
- Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Pry out on the upper portion of the cover (A) with the appropriate trim tool to release the upper hook (B), and pull up the cover to release the lower hooks (C), then remove the cover, and remove the screws securing the inner handle (D).






2. Pull out on the front edge of the inner handle (A), and pull the inner handle forward to release the hook (B).

3. Disconnect the inner handle cable (C), then remove the inner handle.






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

5. Remove the screws (D), then remove the speaker (E) (for some models), and disconnect the speaker connector (F).

6. Remove the screw (G).






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






8. Pull out on the bottom of the lower anchor cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and pull down on the cap to release the hooks (C), then remove the cap from the door panel (D).






9. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
-1 Pull the door weatherstrip (B) out as necessary.
Start at the bottom edge of the door panel, and release the clips with a commercially available trim pad remover (C).
-3 Pull out on the top of the door panel to release the hooks (D) from the rear door trim (E).
Pull the door panel upward.

10. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the inner handle cable is connected properly.

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

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