Door - Front: Panel-Trim: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Door panel retention clips are designed to be used only once. Retention clips should be discarded and replaced with new clips each time the door trim panel is removed from the door. Failure to replace retention clips will result in poor door panel retention and possible customer dissatisfaction.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove the three screws (2) that secure the front door trim panel (1) to the door.
- Carefully pull the front door trim panel far away enough from the door to disengage the seven plastic door trim panel retention clips (3) from the door.
- Lift the rear of the panel upward slightly to disengage the interior door latch lock link and knob from the rear of the door panel.
- Position the front door trim panel far enough away to access the door wire harness connectors (1) and the interior door handle actuator rod (3).
- Disconnect the interior door handle actuator rod from the interior door handle (4).
- Disconnect the wire harness connectors (2) from the power door switch assembly.
- Remove and discard the seven plastic door trim panel retention clips.