Trim Panel: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Roll door glass down.
- Disengage two clips attaching speaker grille to door trim panel. They are at the front of the grille, one near the top, and the other one at the bottom.
- Remove three large washer-headed screws surrounding the speaker. See Fig 1.
- Remove access cover at front of door trim panel. Remove by prying at its rear edge. See Fig 2.
- Remove red courtesy reflector from lower tail or door. Disengage by prying at screwdriver notch at bottom of reflector.
- Remove flag trim panel from door by prying off at two attachment clips points. See Fig 2.
- Remove seven screws attaching door trim panel to door. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
- One screw is located at lower rear screw pocket.
- Three screws located along the bottom of door.
- One screw located inside handle opening.
- One screw located at the upper front.
- One screw in the pull cup.
- Disengage two hidden clips attaching at the rear of the trim panel, by prying off at two attachment clip points.
- Lift trim panel upward and away from door, disengage trim panel from upper retainer channel.
- Disengage clip attaching latch linkage to back door handle.
- Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary, including lower foot light, If equipped.
- Remove door trim panel from door.
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
| 1 - SCREWS AT SPEAKER LOCATION |
| 2 - BOTTOM OF DOOR TRIM PANEL |
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
| 1 - FLAG TRIM PANEL |
| 2 - DOOR TRIM ACCESS COVER |
| 3 - INSIDE REMOTE HANDLE |
| 4 - POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH |