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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Inside Handle Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 977941 Size: SH
  2. Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the pull handle escutcheon from the inside door by disengaging the retaining tab.
  3. Remove the trim panel fasteners located behind the pull handle escutcheon.
  4. Remove the trim panel screw at the bottom of the door.

    5. Object Number: 977871 Size: SH
  5. On vehicles without power windows, remove the window regulator handle. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
  6. Gently push upward to disengage the trim panel hooks from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 977871 Size: SH
  1. Position the trim panel over the top of the door and push downward to engage the trim panel hooks to the door structure.
  2. On vehicles without power windows, install the window regulator handle. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .

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


    Object Number: 977941 Size: SH
  3. Install the screw located at the bottom of the door trim panel

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  4. Install the fasteners located behind the pull handle escutcheon.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  5. Snap the escutcheon into place.
  6. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Door Inside Handle Replacement .