Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front door quadrant inner cover (A).

Fig 1: Front Door Quadrant Inner Cover
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Using a flat-tip screwdriver (A), remove the front door inside handle cap (B) and front door pull cap (C).

Fig 2: Front Door Inside Handle Cap Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
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Fig 3: Front Door Inside Handle Cap And Front Door Pull Cap
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After loosening the mounting screws, remove the front door trim (A) using a flat-tip screwdriver (B).

Fig 4: Front Door Trim Mounting Screws
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Remove the front door inside handle cage (A).

Fig 5: Front Door Inside Handle Cage
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Disconnect the outside rear view mirror switch connector (A) and power window switch connector (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Outside Rear View Mirror And Power Window Switch Connectors
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.
- Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.