Panel, Door Trim: Removal
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WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, power down the 12 volt system. Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Disconnect the negative 12-volt battery cable.
- For driver's side, remove the power mirror switch. Refer to SWITCH, MIRROR, REMOVAL .
- Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent and a small pick/pry tool, remove the trim covers (1, 2) for the interior latch handle and door armrest.
- Remove the fasteners (1, 2) located in the latch handle and armrest.
- Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent and a small pick/pry tool, remove the fastener covers (3) located in the rear of the door trim panel (1).
- Remove the fasteners (2) located in the rear of the door trim panel (1) securing the panel to the door.
- Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, pry the door trim panel (1) at bottom and work up each side to disengage it's retaining clips.
- Lift the door trim panel (1) up to detach the inner belt molding from the door flange. Do not remove the trim panel at this time.
- Looking in from behind the door trim panel, disconnect the latch rod (1) from the interior latch handle (3).
- Remove the trim panel from the door.
- If necessary, remove the fasteners (2) securing the interior latch handle (3) to the door trim panel.