Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Remove the rear door handle trim bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .
2. Remove the rear door pull cup. Refer to Armrest Pull Cup Replacement .
3. Remove the screws from the pull cup bracket.



4. Remove the rear door trim panel using J 38778 to disengage the fasteners from the door inner panel.
5. Disconnect and reposition the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the rear door trim panel from the vehicle.

Important: Before installing the rear door trim panel to the rear door inner panel, the old trim panel retainers MUST be discarded and replaced with NEW trim panel retainers.




1. Install the new trim panel retainers to the rear door trim panel.
2. Connect and route the electrical connectors through the openings in the rear door trim panel.
3. Align the rear door trim panel to the rear door inner panel, guiding the rear door handle through the trim panel.
4. Install the upper edge of the rear door trim panel to the top edge of the inner door panel, pressing down firmly until the retainer clips are fully seated.
5. Align the two locator pins on the rear door trim panel to the front door inner panel.
6. Install the rear door trim panel pressing firmly until the retainer clips are fully seated around the perimiter of the trim panel.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Install the screws to the pull cup bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to the pull cup bracket to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




8. Install the rear door handle trim bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .
9. Install the rear door switch plate. Refer to Armrest Pull Cup Replacement .