Trim Panel, Doors: Remove

• Turn the ignition key to position 0.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Handle Internal Panel

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Removing the internal panel for the door handle 

• Carefully pry off the small internal panel from the door handle. Use a weatherstrip tool positioned opposite the three catches, in the join at the top and bottom.

Removing the door handle panel and door module Illustration A 

Fig 2: Identifying Door Handle Clips

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• Carefully pry all the way around the door handle panel and door module so that the six clips release and the trim panel releases from the door panel.

Illustration B 

Fig 3: View Of Door Module Connector

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• Pull up the panel and door module. Disconnect the connector on the underneath.

Fig 4: Identifying Door Module Screws

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Removing the door module 

• Remove the four screws holding the door module at the panel
• Remove the door module.