Doors - Rear: Panel-Trim: Removal

Fig 1: Remove/Install Trim Panel

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the two screws from the pull handle and inside door handle, that secure the rear door trim panel to the door.
Carefully pull the rear door trim panel far away enough from the door to disengage the six 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.

Fig 2: Disconnect/Connect Connections
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Position the rear door trim panel far enough away to access the door panel wire harness connector (1) and the interior door handle actuator rod (2).
Disconnect the interior door handle actuator rod from the interior door handle.
Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the power door switch assembly.