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Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement WithYE9 Early Production

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1360280  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Using a suitable flat-bladed tool, gently pry the manual lock lever from the door trim panel.
  4. Remove the trim panel screws.
  5. • Remove the screw (2) from within the opening where the manual door lock lever resides.
    • Remove the screw (3) from the opening in front of the armrest.
    • Remove the screw located beneath the map pocket, if equipped.
  6. Carefully slide the trim panel up in order to release the retainers from the door.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1360280  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Carefully align the panel, and slide the panel into the retainer slots in order to install the trim panel to the door.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the trim panel screws (2,3).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the trim panel screws (2,3) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the manual lock lever to the trim panel.
  7. 4.1. Align the manual lock lever to the opening in the door trim panel.
    4.2. Push inward until the manual lock lever is fully seated into the trim panel.
  8. Install the door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .

Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement With YE9 Late Production

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1360281  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Using a suitable flat-bladed tool, gently pry the manual lock lever from the door trim panel.
  4. Remove the push in fastener (3) at the front edge of the door trim.
  5. Remove the cap (5) covering the screw on the rear edge of the trim panel.
  6. Remove the trim panel screws.
  7. • Remove the screw (2) from within the opening where the manual door lock lever resides.
    • Remove the screw (4) from the opening in front of the armrest.
    • Remove the screw (6) from the rear edge of the trim panel.
    • Remove the screw located beneath the map pocket, if equipped.
  8. Carefully slide the trim panel (1) up in order to release the retainers from the door.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1360281  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Carefully align the trim panel (1), to the door and slide the panel into the retainer slots in order to install the trim panel to the door.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the trim panel screws (2,4,6).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the trim panel screws (2,4,6) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the screw cover (5).
  7. Install the push in fastener (3).
  8. Install the manual lock lever to the trim panel.
  9. 6.1. Align the manual lock lever to the opening in the door trim panel.
    6.2. Push inward until the manual lock lever is fully seated into the trim panel.
  10. Install the door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Install the door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .