Plate, Carrier: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to PANEL, REAR DOOR TRIM, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the push pin fasteners (2 and 3).
- Remove the window surround moulding (1) from the window opening.
- Remove the door speaker. Refer to SPEAKER, REMOVAL .
- Drill a hole large enough to get a small punch through into the carrier plate (2).
- Connect the window switch.
- Lower glass to approximately mid position and line up the glass lift plates (4) with the holes (1 and 2).
- Using a punch or equivalent, press tabs releasing glass from window regulator (1 and 2).
- Slide the glass up into the channel fully and apply tape to hold it up out of the way.
- Loosen the rear lower glass channel fasteners (2), it is not necessary to remove the fasteners completely.
- Open the access door (1) and remove the lower glass channel.
- Remove the outer door handle. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
- Remove the fastener (1) located in the exterior door handle pocket.
- Remove the door latch fasteners (2).
- Remove the door handle bracket fastener (1).
- Remove the inner door handle fastener (1).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors on the exterior of the carrier plate and release the harness (3) from the routing clips and tabs.
- Remove the six carrier plate fasteners (2).
- Unfasten the five carrier plate mounting clips (4) by turning 1/4 turn.
- Carefully remove the carrier plate by slightly pulling the bottom out and lowering the top while sliding forward.
- Disconnect the wiring connector from the latch.
- Remove the wiring harness (3) from the carrier plate.
- Remove the carrier plate from the door.