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Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Side Door Trim & Components
GM1828986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name
1 Rear Side Door Locking Rod Knob
2 Rear Side Door Pull Handle Plate
3 Rear Side Door Pull Handle Screw
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
4 Rear Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 8)
5 Rear Side Door Armrest Retainer Clip (Qty: 2)
6 Rear Side Door Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

  1. Use a J 38778 to aid in the removal of the door trim panel.
  2. After releasing all the retainers along the outer perimeter of the door trim panel, hold the panel away from the door and lift up to disengage the 2 clips that anchor the armrest into the door sheet metal.
  3. Prior to re-installing door trim panel, re-attach the 2 armrest clips to door sheet metal.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Special Tools 
J 38778 Door Trim Clip Remover