Door Trim Panel (Front): Removal

Pry off clipped-in trim (decorative strip) on door trim panel. Remove toggle switch for door window operation. See WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY  . Remove footwell light on bottom of door. Remove screws and pry out air bag label and remove screw underneath. See Fig 1 . Unclip door trim panel clips using Trim Panel Wedge (009317). See Fig 2 . Carefully unclip door trim panel at top with trim panel wedge. Feed door trim panel out of unlocking button. See Fig 3 . On version with lighting for inside door handle, if necessary, disconnect electrical connection on door opener. See Fig 4 . Unhook Bowden cable for release lever by tightening release lever, prying out lock, and detaching Bowden cable toward inside/rear. See Fig 5 .

Fig 1: Prying Out Air Bag Label & Removing Screw Underneath (Front)

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Fig 2: Unclipping Door Trim Panel Clips

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Fig 3: Feeding Door Trim Panel Out Of Unlocking Button

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Fig 4: Disconnecting Door Handle Lighting Connector

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Fig 5: Unhooking Bowden Cable For Release Lever

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