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Front Door Trim Plate Replacement Power Windows

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 333935  Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws (4) that retain the front door trim plate (3) to the door panel.
  4. Pull the bottom of the front door trim plate (3) out in order to remove the retainers on the front door trim plate from the front door trim panel (5).
  5. Remove the front door trim plate from the slots in the front door trim panel.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1, 2) from the switches on the front door trim plate.
  7. Remove the front door trim plate (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 333935  Size: SH
  1. Install the front door trim plate (3) to the front door trim panel (5).
  2. Connect the electrical connectors (1, 2) to the switches on the front door trim plate (3).
  3. Install the front door trim plate (3) to the slots in the front door trim panel (5). Press the trim plate into position.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the screws (4) that retain the front door trim plate (3) to the front door trim panel (5).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the screw that retains the front door trim plate to 1.9 N·m  (17 lb in).

  7. Install the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement.

Front Door Trim Plate Replacement Manual Windows

Special Tools

J 9886-01 Door Handle Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 5087  Size: SH
  1. Remove the window regulator handle using the J 9886-01 .

  2. Object Number: 333940  Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws that retain the front door trim plate to the door panel.
  4. Pull the bottom of the front door trim plate out in order to remove the retainers on the front door trim plate from the front door trim panel (1).
  5. Remove the front door trim plate from the slots in the front door trim panel.
  6. Remove the front door trim plate from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 333940  Size: SH
  1. Install the front door trim plate to the front door trim panel (1).
  2. Install the front door trim plate to the slots in the front door trim panel (1). Align the retainers on the front door trim plate to the slots in the front door trim panel (1). Press the trim plate into position.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the screws that retain the front door trim plate to the front door trim panel (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m  (17 lb in).

  6. Install the window regulator handle.