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.

After loosening the mounting clips, then remove the front door frame inner cover (A).

Fig 1: Loosening Front Door Frame Inner Cover Mounting Clips
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Disconnect the tweeter speaker connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Tweeter Speaker Connector
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Using a screwdriver or ornament remover, remove the front door inside handle cap (A) and front door pull handle cap (B).

Fig 3: Locating Front Door Inside Handle Cap And Front Door Pull Handle Cap
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front door trim (A).

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

Fig 5: Removing Front Door Inside Handle Cage
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Disconnect the front door power window main switch & front door power seat control switch connector (A).

Fig 6: Locating Front Door Power Window Main Switch And Front Door Power Seat Control Switch Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure the connector is connected properly.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.