Door Latch Release Switch Replacement - Driver Side

Door Latch Release Switch Replacement - Driver Side

Removal Procedure

Note: When removing the door latch release switch, place the ignition switch in the OFF position.

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the inner energy absorber from the door panel.
3. Remove 4 retaining screws from the rear of the armrest.
4. Remove 1 retaining screw from the forward end of the armrest assembly.




5. Disconnect the armrest wire harness and remove the armrest assembly.




6. Remove the armrest pull trim cover. Pull to disengage the retainers.
7. Remove the retaining screws from the trim cover applique.
8. Remove the applique from the armrest.




9. Remove the door latch release switch from the armrest trim cover applique.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the door latch release switch to the armrest trim cover applique.




2. Install the applique to the armrest.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the retaining screws to the trim cover applique and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
4. Install the trim cover to the armrest. Push on the armrest to engage the retainers.




5. Connect the wire harness to the door armrest assembly.
6. Install the armrest to the door trim panel. Secure the armrest with 4 retaining screws at the rear and 1 screw at the forward end of the armrest assembly. Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




7. Install the inner energy absorber to the door panel.
8. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).