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Position the vehicle so that there is full access to the driver's door.
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Lower the window.
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Open the door for access.
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Remove the screws (x3) that secure the trim pad to the door.
Note: Two of the screws are concealed by the door handle insert (torque 3 Nm) and
one screw is concealed by the pull cup's rubber insert (torque 6 Nm).
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Using a trim tool, remove and discard the heart flex clips (x9) that secure the
trim.
Caution: Take care not to damage
component(s).
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Support the door trim and disconnect the latch release cable from the inner door
handle.
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Disconnect the puddle lamp connector.
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Disconnect the door switch harness connector.
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Disconnect the door pocket lamp harness connector.
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Disconnect the harness connector from the rear safety lamp.
The next step only applies to vehicles with next generation seats. On these
vehicles, a retention strap also secures the trim panel to the door.
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Remove the blind rivet that secures the retention strap.
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Remove the door glass (refer to
procedure).
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Using a 3/16 in (4.5 mm) bit, drill out the rivet.
Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection
must be worn when performing this operation.
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Remove the strap from the door panel. Discard the strap.
Note: It is necessary to install a new strap during reinstallation.
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Remove the rivet shank from the door.
Note: The rivet shanks are aluminum and can not be retrieved with a
magnet.
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Open and close the door several times; listen for any debris that has
fallen inside the door panel. If necessary, release the screws (x6 ) that
secure the regulator access panel (torque 4 Nm) and remove any debris.
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Remove the door trim panel from the vehicle.