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Plate, Carrier: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Interior Door Handle Trim & Interior Door Panel
GC0086893Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove the trim panel (6). Refer to PANEL, DOOR TRIM, REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the door speaker. Refer to SPEAKER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Window Switch
    GC0088952Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. If required, reinstall the regulator handle or window switch to enable lowering of the glass (1) for access to the glass attachment clips (2) through the speaker opening and the service access plug.
  4. Separate the glass clips (2) from the regulator lift plates (3 and 4).
  5. Raise the glass (1) into the full up position and secure in place using tape or equivalent.
  6. Disconnect the door electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Door Harness Connector
    GC0088946Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    The following illustration shows a typical door harness connector.

  7. Peel the A Pillar grommet (1) off of the connector/retainer and move it up the wire harness.
  8. Grasp the wire harness (2) by the convolute section of the grommet and gently pull the wire harness down towards the floor to expose the connector lock tabs.
    CAUTION:

    Do not force the locking tab past the connector body, as damage to the connector may occur.

  9. While still pulling down on the harness, use a small slotted screw driver (3) to gently  push one of the top lock tabs until the lock feature is flush with the connector/retainer body.
  10. Repeat the step 3 for the remaining top lock tab.
  11. The connector should now be able to rock out of the sheet metal hole without causing any damage to the connector or sheet metal.
    Fig 4: Exterior Handle
    GC0088955Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the service access plug (2) and disconnect the exterior handle linkages (1).
    Fig 5: Door Wire Harness Connector
    GC0088961Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Remove the screws (2) and separate the wire harness (1) from the door.
    Fig 6: Lower Belt Channel
    GC0088962Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. On standard cab models only, remove the lower belt channel (2) shut face screw (1).
    Fig 7: Door Latch Mounting Screws
    GC0088963Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Remove the door latch (2) mounting screws (3).
    Fig 8: Carrier Plate Assembly
    GC0088964Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Standard cab model shown in illustration, all others similar.

  16. Remove the bolts (5) (quantity of 13 on standard cab, 12 on all other models) and remove the carrier plate assembly (1) from the door.
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