Installation Procedure
- Position the replacement pull handle bezel assembly to the door trim panel.
- Place the door trim panel, back-side up, on a clean prepared non-abrasive surface.
- Install the 2 screws (2).
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.8 N.m (25 lb in).
- Use clamps to temporarily secure handle bezel to door trim panel.
- Using a Weller model 8200 soldering gun, or equivalent, equipped with a flat tip, heat and bend the tabs (1) securing the handle bezel to the door panel.
- Heat the tabs (4) securing the handle bezel to the door panel.
- Use a soldering gun equipped with a flat tip. Using a circular motion, apply firm steady pressure to spread the heat-stake (3) material into the door trim panel to achieve a proper weld.
- Allow for heat-stakes to cool and remove clamps.
- Verify that the pull handle bezel is securely heat-staked to the door trim panel.
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
A desirable round heat-stake weld should have an approximate diameter of 13 mm (1/2 in) and height 2 mm (3/32 in).