Removal Procedure

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Insert a flat bladed tool under the rear edge of the front door switch plate.

Fig 1: View Of Flat Bladed Tool Under Switch Plate

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NOTE: The retainer clip must be fully disengaged before the switch plate is removed. Otherwise, damage to the switch plate could result.

Push the tool firmly towards the switch plate in order to disengage the retainer.

Fig 2: View Of Disengaging Retainer

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Lift up on the rear of the switch plate in order to remove it from the door trim panel.

Fig 3: View Of Flat Bladed Tool Under Switch Plate

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Disconnect electrical connectors.
Remove the appropriate switch from the switch plate by disengaging the side snap walls with small flat bladed tool.