Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Door Trim Panel - Front

NOTE: Escape shown, Mariner similar.











Removal and 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 pull cup screw cover.

5. Remove the door pull cup screw.

6. Remove the 3 door trim panel screws.

7. Remove the door trim panel.
- Pull outward and then upward on the door trim panel.

- Disconnect the electrical connectors.

8. 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.





9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.