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Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Crew Cab

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .
  2. Remove the window-regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
  3. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the reflector lamp from the trim panel, and disconnect the electrical connector, if required.
  4. Remove the manual lock lever from the trim panel using a flat-bladed tool.

  5. Object Number: 521846  Size: SH
  6. Remove the two trim panel screws.
  7. Remove the trim panel from the door by carefully sliding the panel upward then outward.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 521846  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors, if necessary.
  2. Align the retainers with the holes in the door.
  3. Install the trim panel to the door by lowering the trim panel down into the retainer holes in order to seat the retainers.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the trim panel screws.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the trim panel screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the manual lock lever by pressing the lever until the lever is completely seated.
  8. Connect the electrical connector to the reflector lamp, and install the reflector by pressing the reflector until the reflector is completely seated, if removed.
  9. Install the window-regulator handle, if necessary. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
  10. Install the door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .