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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 36796 Clip Zip Tool
    • J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 524470  Size: SH
  3. Remove the upper door trim panel.
  4. 2.1. Use the J 38778 in order to release the retainer at the top of the upper door trim panel.
    2.2. Lift the upper door trim panel upwards in order to remove.
    2.3. Disconnect the wire harness to the tweeter.

    Object Number: 554996  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 36796 in order to release the retainers around the outside edges of the door trim panel. Start at the bottom and work around.

  6. Object Number: 779090  Size: SH
  7. Starting at the bottom rear of the door trim panel pull inwards, while lifting upwards in order to remove.
  8. Disconnect the door trim panel wiring harness.

  9. Object Number: 524451  Size: SH
  10. Remove the armrest pull cup retainers from the inside of the door trim panel.
  11. 6.1. Use needle nose pliers to compress the 360 clip.
    6.2. Pull the 360 clip out of the nylon nut on the door trim panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 442166  Size: SH
  1. Install the 360 clip retainers into the nylon nuts on the inner door panel.
  2. Connect the door wire harness to the door trim panel wire harness.

  3. Object Number: 524498  Size: SH
  4. Starting at the bottom, secure the door trim panel around the outside edges with the retainers (2).
  5. Align the door trim panel to the 360 clip retainers (1).
  6. Snap the retainers in to secure the center of the door trim panel to the inner door panel.
  7. Pull on the armrest to assure proper fit.
  8. Push outwards near the top of the door trim panel in order to snap the top door trim panel retainer into the channel in the window inner belt seal strip.
  9. Install the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 441757  Size: SH
  11. Install the upper door trim panel (1).
  12. 9.1. Connect the wire harness to the tweeter.
    9.2. Insert the tabs into the slots on the door trim panel.
    9.3. Insert the retainer into the hole in the door frame.