Rear Side 60/40 Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side E26, 40 Door
Special Tools
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the side door pull handle screws (3).
- Remove the side door pull handle (2).
- Use the
J 38778 to disengage the retainers around the outside edges of the lower portion of the door trim panel (1).
- Carefully pull the door trim panel (1) out of the retainers around the window opening.
A long flat bladed tool may be necessary to aid in releasing the door trim panel (1) from the window opening retainers.
- Remove the front door panel (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the door trim panel (1) to the door by performing the following:
• | Align the door trim panel (1) to the retainers in the window opening. |
• | Push towards the door to engage the retainers. |
• | Align the retainers on the edges of the lower portion of the door trim (1). |
• | Push towards the door to engage the retainers. |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the pull handle (2) and screws (2) and tighten to
1.9 N·m (17 lb in).
Rear Side 60/40 Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side E26, 60 Door
Special Tools
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear side door trim plate. Refer to
Rear Door Trim Plate Replacement.
- Remove the armrest (3). Refer to
Armrest Replacement.
- Remove the door trim panel screws (2), located behind the armrest.
- Use the
J 38778 to disengage the retainers around the outside edges of the door trim panel (1).
- Slide the door trim panel (1) upwards to release the door panel from the door.
- Remove the rear side door panel (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear side door trim panel (1), by hooking the top of the door trim panel (1) to the door belt line.
- Align the door trim panel retainers to the door.
- Push towards the door to engage the retainers to the sheet metal.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the door trim panel screws (2) and tighten to
2.0 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the armrest (3). Refer to
Armrest Replacement.
- Install the rear side door trim plate. Refer to
Front Door Trim Plate Replacement.