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Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the power window switch assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Left Side (See: Sensors and Switches\Sensors and Switches - Windows and Glass\Power Window Switch\Service and Repair\Power Window Switch Replacement - Left Front) or Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Right Side (See: Sensors and Switches\Sensors and Switches - Windows and Glass\Power Window Switch\Service and Repair\Power Window Switch Replacement - Right Front).
3. Remove the screws from the front door trim panel

1. Remove the front door trim panel using the J 38778 .
2. Remove the power mirror switch. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement (See: Mirrors\Power Mirror Switch\Service and Repair) if equipped.
3. Reposition the electrical harness connectors.
4. Remove the front door trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: Before installing the front door trim panel to the front door inner panel, the old trim panel retainers MUST be discarded and replaced with NEW trim panel retainers.

1. Install the new trim panel retainers to the front door trim panel.
2. Route the electrical connectors to the front door trim panel.
3. Install the power mirror switch. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement (See: Mirrors\Power Mirror Switch\Service and Repair) if equipped.
4. Align the front door trim panel to the front door inner panel, guiding the front door handle through the trim panel.
5. Install the upper edge of the front door trim panel to the top edge of the inner door panel, pressing down firmly until the front door trim panel is fully seated.
6. Install the front door trim panel by firmly pressing the retainer clips until the clips are fully seated around the perimeter of the front door trim panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the screws to the front door trim panel. Tighten the front door trim panel screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
2. Install the power window switch. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Left Side (See: Sensors and Switches\Sensors and Switches - Windows and Glass\Power Window Switch\Service and Repair\Power Window Switch Replacement - Left Front) or Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Right Side (See: Sensors and Switches\Sensors and Switches - Windows and Glass\Power Window Switch\Service and Repair\Power Window Switch Replacement - Right Front).