Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A, or equivalent, commercially available.




1. Using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, pry out on the lower portion of the cover (A) to release the hooks (B), then remove the cover.
2. Remove the screws.




3. Remove the inner handle (A) from the door panel.
1. Pull the handle forward and out half-way to release the hook (B).
2. Pull out the top of the handle.
3. While pulling on the handle (C), disconnect the inner handle rod (D).




4. Disconnect the power door lock switch connector (A), then remove the inner handle (B).




5. Detach the clips and release the hooks (A, B), then remove the switch panel (C). Take care not to scratch the door panel. Disconnect the power window switch connectors (D). On driver's side, disconnect the power mirror switch connector (F).
6. Remove the mirror mount cover.




7. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.
1. Remove the screws (B).
2. Release the clips (C) that hold the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover (D).
3. Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward, then release the lock knob (E).
4. On driver's side, disconnect the front door subharness connector (F). On passenger's side, disconnect the courtesy light bulb socket, and detach the harness clip from the panel.

8. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
- Check the window and power door lock operations.