Removal & Installation
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- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Remove cover and screw behind inside door handle. See Fig 1 . Using Adhesive Wedge (00 9 322), pry out armrest screw covers and remove screws. Pry out AIRBAG emblem and remove screw located under emblem. Remove screw cap and remove screw from forward edge of door from panel.
- Using Trim Panel Wedge (00 9 317), start unclipping door trim panel at bottom and work up sides. See Fig 1 . Carefully unclip door trim panel from top retainers. Pull door trim panel over door lock button. Disconnect lock release handle cable. Disconnect side air bag module connector and top door control unit connector.
- Disconnect remaining connectors on door control unit. Remove door control unit mounting screws and control unit. Disconnect front door sensor harness connector. See Fig 2 . Remove 2 screws and remove front door sensor.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace damaged clips, nuts and screws. Tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.