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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2001 🢒 L100/L200/LW200 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the pull door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Pull Handle Replacement .
  3. Remove the power door lock switch. Refer to Door Lock Switch Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 896440 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower fasteners from the door trim panel.
  5. On manual window vehicles, remove the window crank handle.
  6. Using a door pad removal tool, disengage the door trim retainers.
  7. Lift upward on the door trim panel to disengage the panel from the door.
  8. On vehicles with an illuminated door trim pad, hold the door panel away from the door structure and disconnect the wiring harness.
  9. Remove the door trim panel.

Installation Procedure
  1. If the door trim panel is being replaced with a new panel, transfer the door panel lamp assembly to the new panel.
  2. Place the door panel over the top inner door structure.
  3. Connect the wiring harness for the panel illumination.
  4. Pull down to engage the door trim panel to the door structure.
  5. Apply pressure to the retainers to secure the panel to the door structure.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 896440 Size: SH
  6. Install the lower fasteners to the door trim panel.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (17.7 lb in).

  7. On manual window vehicles, install the window crank handle.
  8. Install the power door lock switch. Refer to Door Lock Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the pull handle. Refer to Front Side Door Pull Handle Replacement .
  10. Install the upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .