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Trim Panel: Removal

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Fig 1: Door Trim Panel
GC0013409Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  2. Unsnap and fold back the screw cap below the trim panel pull cup to access and remove the screw (5) that secures the panel (2) to the pull cup bracket.
  3. Unsnap and fold back the screw cap within the interior remote handle recess of the trim panel to access and remove the screw (4) that secures the panel to the inside of the door (1).
  4. Remove the four screws (6) that secure the bottom and front lower corner of the trim panel to the inside of the door.
    Fig 2: Rear Door Trim Panel - Push Pins
    GC0013412Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove the three push-pin retainers (1) that secure the trim panel to the inside of the door. (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT - DESCRIPTION - FASTENERS) .
    Fig 3: Door Trim Panel
    GC0013410Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Pull the trim panel (2) away from the inside of the door far enough to disengage the locator pins near the top of the panel from the door and the steel clip fastener. Then lift the rear of the panel upward far enough to disengage the interior door latch lock link and knob (1) from the clearance hole at the upper rear corner of the panel.
    Fig 4: Latch Release Link
    GC0013411Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Reach between the top of the trim panel (3) and the inside of the door shell to unsnap the plastic clip that secures the end of the interior door handle latch release link (1) to the handle lever (2) and disengage the link from the handle.
  8. Pull the trim panel away from the inside of the door shell far enough to access and disconnect the door wire harness connector (5) from the power window switch (4).
  9. Remove the trim panel from the inside of the door.
NOTE: A battery reconnect procedure must be performed anytime the battery has been disconnected. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .