Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• small standard/flat screwdriver
• standard/flat screwdriver
• phillips screwdriver
• nylon wedge trim tool
• tape
• socket set

Procedure:

• remove the window switch panel using a standard screwdriver, wrap the tip in tape so it doesn't scratch the door or plastic and slowly work it around the edge of the switch panel
• once the panel is far enough out, use your hands to remove the rest
• depress the tangs on the electrical connector and remove the switch
• tuck the wires into the hole once done so the connectors won't bind up during removal
• unscrew the lock cap
• unclip the door light on the bottom of the panel from the backside, unplug the electrical connector and feed the wire back into the hole
• using a small standard screwdriver wrapped with some tape so it won't scratch the plastic, remove the plastic cap in the door handle pocket
• remove the phillips screw hidden behind that cap
• using the nylon trim tool, pop it in between the door panel and door assembly, then slowly work it around and unsnap the clips along the sides and bottom
• lift the panel upwards, there will be a snap clip in behind the pull handle which can be slide out of it's place
• feed the plastic handle casing through the hole
• the top of the panel just unclips from the top and the chrome trim stays in place on the door
• disconnect the speaker wiring
• remove the window switch panel wiring from the hole
• remove the wire from the light on the bottom of the door panel
• the clip from the handle does need to be removed for door panel installation which is done by using needle nose pliers to depress the metal spring clip and remove the plastic portion, then slide it back onto the door panel
• reinstallation in reverse of removal