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Removal & Installation (Rear Door)

  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove door lock button cap. Release button lock and pull button upward to remove.
  2. Using trim tool, pry out and remove footwell light from bottom of rear door trim panel. Pry out and remove power window switch assembly. Remove inside door handle trim panel retaining screw. Remove door lock button cap.
  3. Using trim tool, unclip door trim panel. Pull door trim panel upward, out of door clip and slide inside door handle through trim panel. Disconnect side air bag module electrical connector. Remove and discard side air bag mounting screws.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace any broken clips. Use NEW micro-encapsulated air bag module mounting screws. Tighten air bag module mounting screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.