- Position the window fully downward.
- Ensure the manual lock knob is in the unlock position.
- Insert a flat bladed tool into the top service notch in order to disengage the locking clip located at the front of the manual lock knob.
- Remove the manual lock knob
- Remove the inside handle bezel from the inner door panel in the following order:
5.1. Hold the inside handle to the open position.
5.2. Insert a flat bladed tool at the front lower corner of the bezel.
5.3. Pry outward on the bezel.
5.4. Remove the bezel from the inner door panel.
- Remove the screw attaching the inside door handle to the sheet metal.
- Use a door panel prybar or flat screw driver in order to release the eight retainers around the outside edges of the door trim panel.
- Slide the door trim panel upwards to release it from the following:
• The alignment datums (4)
• The eight retainers
• The arm rest steel retainer clips (3)
• The inner belt molding (2)
- Disconnect the door trim panel electrical connector.
Its a pain to do the first few times. You'll feel like your breaking the panel when you yank up really hard on it.
04-13-2008, 07:16 PM
