Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Door Panel: Service and Repair

Front Door Trim Panel With Power Windows:





WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1. Move glass to down position.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Using a suitable prying tool, lift upward at front of power window switch bezel and disengage bezel from clip in door panel. Disconnect wire connector from back of switch.
4. Remove door latch handle bezel insert. Disconnect power door lock switch wire connector, if equipped. Remove screws holding handle bezel to trim panel and separate bezel from door.
5. Remove screw holding armrest pull handle to door through door latch handle bezel opening.
6. Remove hidden screw from in carpet at rear lower corner of trim panel.
7. Using a suitable trim clip tool, disengage frog leg clips at the ends and bottom of trim panel. After all trim clips are loose, push inward at the top of the trim panel and lift upward to disengage barb fasteners at top of panel. Separate trim from door.
8. Reverse the preceding operation for installation.


Front Door Trim Panel With Manual Windows:





WITH MANUAL WINDOWS
1. Open door glass to full down position.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Remove window crank cap, attaching screw, and handle.
4. Remove door latch handle bezel insert. Disconnect power door lock switch wire connector, if equipped. Remove screws holding handle bezel to trim panel and separate bezel from door.
5. Remove screw holding armrest pull handle to door through door latch handle bezel opening.
6. Remove hidden screw from in carpet at rear lower corner of trim panel.
7. Using a suitable trim clip tool, disengage frog leg clips at the ends and bottom of trim panel. After all trim clips are loose, push inward at the top of the trim panel and lift upward to disengage barb retainers at top of panel. Separate trim from door.
8. Reverse the preceding operation for installation.

Front Door Silencer And Water Shield:





FRONT DOOR SILENCER AND WATER SHIELD
1. Remove front door trim panel.
2. Remove push-in fasteners holding silencer pad to door inner panel and separate silencer from door.
3. Pull water shield from adhesive around perimeter of door inner panel.
4. Reverse the preceding operation for installation.