Front Side Door Trim Replacement

Fig 1: Front Side Door Trim

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Side Door Inside Handle Bolt Finish Cap Procedure Use a suitable tool, place the tool between the notch located at the rear of the door handle cap and the door handle. Turn the suitable tool clockwise releasing the door handle cap, exposing the handle fastener.
2	Front Side Door Inside Handle Fastener CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
3	Front Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bolt Cap Procedure Using a suitable tool, place the tool between the notch located at the rear of the door armrest cap and the front side door pull cup. Cap must be lifted up then back to disengage integral tabs and front hook feature.
4	Front Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Fastener (Qty: 2) Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
5	Front Side Door Trim Panel Fastener (Qty: 2) Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
6	Front Side Door Trim Assembly Procedure Using a plastic trim stick, separate the trim panel from the sheet metal at the top right corner until you are able to place your fingers in between. From the top right side, detach door by pulling clockwise around the border of the door trim without pulling up on the top area. Cover the window garnish molding before moving to the next step to prevent damage. Push the door up in order to disengage metal retention clips on top of door. Disconnect the door lock retainer cable from the door trim panel and the inside handle. Release the harness retainer from the door trim. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Place the door trim panel on a clean flat surface. Remove the front side door window inner sealing strip and metal retainer clips from door trim panel, if necessary. Refer to Front Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement . When installing the door trim panel, reinstall metal clips and front side door window inner sealing strip prior to installing door trim panel.