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Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Except YE9 or SLT)

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Fig 1: Front Side Door Trim Panel (Except YE9 Or SLT)
GM1824836Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove upper extension trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove door pull handle. Refer to Front Side Door Pull Handle Replacement .
  3. Remove door lock and window control switch (if equipped). Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side and Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Passenger Side .
  4. Remove the door window regulator handle (if equipped). Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
1 Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Assembly
Tip: 
  1. Lower window.
  2. Ensure locking rod is in the unlocked position.
  3. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage detent tab and then remove knob by pulling upward.
  4. When re-installing, push knob down until detent tab touches locking rod opening cover.
  5. Push detent tab in to lock knob to locking rod.
2 Front Side Door Release Handle Cover
3 Front Side Door Armrest Opening Cover
4 Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  9 N.m (18 lb in)

5 Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly
Tip: 
  1. Depress both tabs to remove cable and pull cable rearward out of handle assembly.
  2. When reinstalling cable make sure that it is fully seated past the guide tab.
  3. There are two hooks located on the lower portion of the door trim panel that are being used for service and manufacturing installation.
  4. If these hook are damaged during either removal or installation of the door trim panel, replacement of the panel is not required.
6 Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 11)