Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available NOTE: When prying components, use the handy remover set or equivalent.

1. Lower the glass fully.

1. Using a handy remover, push on the rear hook (A) and pivot the cover (B) on the front hook (C), then remove the cover and the screws securing the inner handle (D).

1. Remove the switch panel (A).

   -1. | Pry up on the front edge of the switch panel with a handy remover to release the front clip.
   -2. | Pull out along the edge of the panel to release the hooks (B) and rear clip.
   -3. | Disconnect the power window switch connector (C).

1. Pry out the front lower edge of the grip cover (A) at a gap between the cover and the grip base (B) to release the hooks (C), then pull out the cover to release the upper hooks (D) and remove it.

1. Remove the screws from the grip base.

1. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.

   -1. | Starting at the bottom edge of the door panel, release the clips (B) that are just above the marks (C) on the edge of the panel with a commercially available trim pad remover (D).
   -2. | Detach the upper clips (E, F).
   -3. | Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward, then release the lock knob (G).

1. Disconnect the inner handle cable (A). Remove the inner handle (B) by releasing the hooks (C, D).

1. If necessary, remove the door glass inner weatherstrip (A) from the door panel (B).

1. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - Replace any damaged clips.
   - Make sure the connector is plugged in properly and the cable is connected securely.
   - Make sure the window and power door lock operate properly.