Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Panel Clip Remover

1. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .
2. Use the J 38778 to pry out the retainers (3) around the outside edges of the door trim panel (1).



3. Remove the door trim panel by pulling out at the bottom of the panel and lifting up.
4. Disconnect the door trim panel wire harness.

1. Remove the armrest pull cup retainers (1) from the door trim panel.
2. Install the retainers to the nylon nuts (2) on the inner door panel by sliding the retainers down into the grooves in the nylon nuts.



3. Connect the door trim panel wiring harness electrical connector to the door wiring harness electrical connector.
4. Align the armrest pull cup retainers to the door trim panel.
5. Push the center of the door trim panel outwards until two clicks are heard.
6. Pull on the armrest to assure proper attachment.



7. Secure the outside edges of the door trim panel by pushing in the retainers (3).
8. Insert the top door trim panel retainer into the channel in the window inner belt seal strip by exerting outward pressure just below the upper edge of the door trim panel.
9. Install the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .