Plate, Carrier: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper trim molding. Refer to MOLDING, DOOR BELT, OUTER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the inner belt molding.
- If necessary, temporarily connect the window switch assembly and battery to actuate the motor.
- Position the glass to access the glass slider on the regulator through the access door (1).
- Through the access door release the regulator glass slider (1) and position the glass (3) in the full up position and secure the glass.
- Remove the screws (3 and 4) securing the door latch to the door inner panel.
- Release the clip (1) and disconnect the link (2) from the exterior handle.multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.NOTE:
The video above shows a typical door harness connector.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Peel the B-Pillar grommet off of the connector/retainer and move it up the wire harness.
- Grasp the wire harness by the convolute section of the grommet and gently pull the wire harness down towards the floor to expose the connector lock tabs.CAUTION:
Do not force the locking tab past the connector body, as damage to the connector may occur.
- While still pulling down on the harness, use a small slotted screw driver to gently push one of the top lock tabs until the lock feature is flush with the connector/retainer body.
- Repeat the step 12 for the remaining top lock tab.
- The connector should now be able to rock out of the sheet metal hole without causing any damage to the connector or sheet metal.
- Remove the screws (4) securing the harness to the door.
- Carefully position the door seal (3) aside and pull the harness out.
- Remove the screw (2) and release the inner handle (1) from the door.
- Locate and release the four retaining clips (1) by turning clockwise.
- Remove the fasteners (4) securing the door carrier plate (1) to the door frame and remove the carrier plate.