92-02 Eldorado Trim Panel Repl. RH Front Door

1992-2002 Eldorado Trim Panel Replacement-
RH Front Door (LH Similar)

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover For Map Pocket
Retainer ONLY

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the power window switch assembly (3).

1.1. Place protective tape between the forward edge of the power window switch assembly and the door trim panel (5).

Important:
In order to avoid damage, the retention spring clip must be fully disengaged prior to removal of the power window switch assembly.

1.2 Between the forward edge of the power window switch assembly and the door trim panel (5), carefully insert a plastic trim tool far enough to depress and disengage the switch plate retention spring clip.

1.3. Use the plastic trim tool in one hand to gently pry the forward edge of the power window switch assembly upward. Use the other hand to grasp and pull the switch assembly from the door trim panel.

1.4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (4).





2. Remove the inside door handle trim plate/bezel (2).

2.1. Between the top edge of the inside door handle trim plate/bezel and the door trim panel, carefully insert the plastic trim tool and gently pry the inside door handle trim plate/bezel outward far enough to disengage the retaining clips.

2.2. Pull the door handle trim plate/bezel outward and slide over the handle

2.3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).

3. Use the door trim pad clip remover, J 38778, to disengage the upper rear corner map pocket retaining clip (3).

4. Remove the two door trim panel retaining fasteners (2).

^ Behind the upper rear corner of the map pocket.

^ Behind the door handle trim plate/bezel.

Important:
If the door trim panel hooks are damaged during removal, a hook repair kit with instructions, J 42983, is available.

5. Remove the upper trim panel (shark fin) and the door trim panel (1) together by LIFTING upward and outward in onier to disengage the panel hooks from the door.

6. Disconnect the door trim panel speaker electrical connector.