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Front Door Panel: Service and Repair




FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION











NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.






1. Remove the door sail panel.

- If equipped, disconnect the power mirror electrical connector.






2. Open and remove the door handle finish panel.

- Pull the door handle outward to fully access the door handle finish panel.






3. Remove the door handle screw.

4. Remove the door inside handle screw.

5. Remove the 3 door trim panel screws.

6. Remove the door trim panel.

- Pull outward and then upward on the door trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.






7. Remove the door handle from the door trim panel.

- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Press the 2 retaining tabs while pushing the door handle from the door trim panel.
- Remove the door handle from the door trim panel by pulling it back through the door trim panel.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.