Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE



Tools Required
^ J 9886 - 01 Door Handle Clip Remover
^ J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Remove the screws and the armrest cover, RPO (YC5) Decor Package.




2. Remove the window handle, if equipped.




3. Pull out on the lock lever escutcheon, starting with the front edge, in order to remove the lock lever escutcheon.




4. Pull out on the top edge and pivot down in order to clear the tab at the trim panel and remove the upper corner trim RPO (YC6 and YC7) Decor Package.
5. Remove the caps that cover the screws retaining the assist handle.
6. Remove the screws that retain the handle to the door.
7. Remove the one screw at the front edge of the accessory switch mount plate.
8. Remove the plate from the trim panel.
9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches on the plate, as needed.
10. Remove the door courtesy lamp assembly from the door panel, if equipped.
11. Use J38778.
12. Remove the trim panel from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



IMPORTANT: Use fasteners that can be reset and reused for the front side door trim panels. Replacement is required if the fasteners were damaged during removal.

1. Install the trim panel retainers to the trim panel.
2. Place the window seal portion of the panel over the door frame in order to install the trim panel to the door.
3. Install the door courtesy lamp assembly to the door panel.
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the switches on the accessory switch mounting plate, as needed.
5. Install the plate to the trim panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the one screw at the front edge of the accessory switch mount plate.

Tighten
Tighten the one screw at the front edge of the accessory switch mount plate to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the handle to the door with screws.

Tighten
Tighten the handle to the door with screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

8. Install the caps that cover the screws on the assist handle.
9. Insert the tab in the slot on the door trim panel and seat the fastener into the door at the top RPO (YC6 and YC7) Decor Package, in order to install the upper corner trim.




10. Snap the lock lever escutcheon into place, starting at the rear edge.




11. Install the window handle if equipped.




12. Install the armrest cover with screws RPO (YC5) Decor Package.

Tighten
Tighten the armrest cover with screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).