Front Door

DOOR TRIM PANEL - FRONT DOOR

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 42983 Door Trim Pad Hook Repair Kit





CAUTION: Striking the vehicle near the side air bag impact sensor can cause an air bag deployment if the ignition switch is not OFF. To help avoid personal injury and damage to the vehicle from a deployment, always turn the ignition switch to OFF during body repairs.

1. Remove the power window switch assembly. Refer To "Door Window Switch".
2. Remove the door trim plate. Refer to "Door Lock Switch".
3. Gently pull the trim panel inboard in order to disengage the trim fastener retaining the outside rearview mirror trim cover.
4. Remove the fasteners.
5. Remove the door trim panel (5) by lifting up and out in order to disengage the hooks from the door.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

6. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the electrical connectors.
2. Enable the SIR system.
3. Perform the following steps in order to install the door trim panel (1):
3.1. Align the hooks with the door.
3.2. Push inward and downward on the trim panel.
Refer to the detail insert in the illustration.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the fasteners (2).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners (2) to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

5. Install the outside rearview mirror trim cover with the trim fastener.
6. Install the door trim plate.
7. Install the power window switch assembly.