Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the door upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement (Except Escalade) , Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement (Escalade) .
2. Remove the door window control switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side , and Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Passenger Side .
3. If the water deflector remains with the door trim panel, refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

Procedure

1. Lower the window.
2. Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position.
3. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the knob by pulling upward.
4. When re-installing, push the knob down until the detent tab touches the locking rod opening cover.
5. Push the detent tab in to lock the knob to the locking rod.

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. There are 2 hooks located on the lower portion of the door trim panel that are being used for service and manufacturing installation.
3. If these hooks are damaged during either removal or installation of the door trim panel, replacement of the panel is not required.
4. When installing the trim panel start at the lock knob, pushing down and outward moving toward the upper front.

Procedure

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.