Front Door Trim Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the power window main switch (driver-seat) or the power window subswitch (front passenger-seat). (Refer to POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (Refer to POWER WINDOW SUBSWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the inner handle cover while detach tabs, pins.

Fig 1: Removing Inner Handle Cover
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Affix protective tape to the shaded position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Front Door Trim
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Remove the fastener and screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Trim Fastener And Screws
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Pull the front door trim in the order of the arrows shown in the figure and remove the clips.

Fig 4: Pulling Front Door Trim
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Insert the remover tool into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of arrow (1), and detach the clip.

Fig 5: Inserting Remover Tool Into Front Door Trim
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Pull the pins out of the front door in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove the front door trim.
Install in the reverse order of removal.