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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

    Important: By removing the power sliding door (PSD) 15A fuse, the low current logic power for both the LH and RH power sliding door modules (PSDM) will be interrupted and both PSDs will be inoperative.

  1. If equipped with a power sliding door, disable the PSD system by removing the PSD 15A fuse from the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.
  2. Open the power sliding door.
  3. Partially remove the lower front corner of the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1480620  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the sliding door jamb contact plate electrical connector (4).
  6. Using the J 38778 , remove the sliding door jamb contact plate push-in retainers.
  7. Remove the sliding door jamb contact plate (3) from the pillar.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1480620  Size: SH
  1. Connect the sliding door jamb contact plate electrical connector (4).
  2. Position the sliding door jamb contact plate (3) to the pillar.
  3. Install the sliding door jamb contact plate push-in retainers.
  4. Install the lower corner of the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Important: By installing the 15A fuse, the low current logic power will be restored to both the LH and RH PSDMs and the PSDs will be operational. However, both PSDMs will have to learn the full open and full closed positions of the PSD. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Programming and Setup .

  6. If equipped with a power sliding door, enable the PSD system by installing the PSD 15A fuse into the I/P fuse block.