Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
If energy absorber is removed or damaged it must be replaced with a new part. If omitted, the vehicle will not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), subjecting the retailer to possible civil penalties for making the vehicle inoperative to the FMVSS, and increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
- Remove the mirror trim panel by firmly pulling on the panel to disengage the attaching clips. If equipped with a manual remote mirror, allow the panel to hang from the adjustment cable.
WARNING: If equipped with power door locks, disconnect the power door lock switch wiring to remove the inside door handle.
- Remove the fastener from the center of the inside door handle assembly. Slide the door handle assembly forward while pulling outward from the trim panel. Using a thin screwdriver, disengage the rod from the retainers.
- On manual window vehicles:
Using a standard window handle tool, disengage the manual window regulator handle clip and remove the window handle.
- On Coupe:
Remove the push pin rivet on the upper rear edge of the trim panel and the screw at the upper front edge near the mirror.
- Remove the trim panel fasteners at the pull cup and lower the rear corner of the trim panel.
- Pull up on the door trim panel assembly to disengage the trim panel to door structure attaching hooks and remove the door trim panel.
- If the pull cup is to be changed, remove the pull cup fasteners and remove the pull cup from the door trim panel.