Trim Panel: Removal
- Release door latch and open door.
- Lower door glass.
- Open remote handle trim plug and remove screw from behind inside remote handle (Fig 3 ).
- Open remote handle trim plug and remove screw from inside arm rest pull cup (Figure ).
- Disengage push-in fasteners attaching trim to door panel around perimeter of trim panel.
- Tilt trim panel outward to clear locator pins on backside of trim panel.
- Disconnect trim panel from retainer channel in inner belt weatherstrip at top of door by lifting while gently jiggling.
CAUTION: Do not allow door trim panel to hang by the wire connector or wiring.
- Move top of trim panel away from door, while supporting bottom trim panel. (Figure ) and (Figure ).
- Disconnect inside handle cable end from clip, and pull conduit end out from bracket.
- Disconnect lock knob conduit end from bracket. Slide cable barrel end out from the lock knob and guide cable through slot. Ensure that lock knob cable did not get kinked.
- Disconnect wire connector from power door lock switch, mirror switch, and power window switch.
- Remove trim panel from door.