Trim Panel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the inside handle screw plug and remove the screw. See Fig 1.
Remove the pull handle screw.
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the trim panel clips and remove the trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors and the inside handle actuator rod. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: A Rear Trim Panel

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - WATERDAM

2 - TRIM PANEL CLIP HOLES

3 - INTERIOR HANDLE AND ACTUATOR ROD

4 - SCREWS (2)

5 - TRIM PANEL CLIPS

6 - INTERIOR HANDLE SCREW PLUG

Fig 2: A Rear Door Trim Panel Connections

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TRIM PANEL

2 - INTERIOR LATCH HANDLE

3 - LATCH ACTUATOR ROD