Dismantling
1. Carefully release the power window control panel from the trim panel.
2. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the power window control panel and remove it.
3. Turn away the screw of fastening of an overlay of the handle to a door and remove an overlay.
4. Remove the trim from the door handle and unscrew the 3 screws securing the handle to the door.
5. Remove the plug covering the center screw. Remove the 5 screws securing the pocket to the door.
6. Release the 6 trim panel latches and remove the trim panel.
NOTE: If disassembly was carried out only to provide access to other elements of the system, then further disassembly operations should not be performed.
7. Note the position of the long clip and remove the 6 clips from the decorative panel.
8. Remove the fasteners that secure the door pocket to the trim panel.
NOTE: The door pocket retainer removal operation does not apply to vehicles prior to model year 2004.
9. Remove the 4 Torx screws securing the door pocket to the trim panel and remove the pocket.
10. Remove the foam from the lock button guide.
11. Release the latch and remove the lock button guide.
12. Release from fastening and remove a lock ring by means of which the door handle fastens to the decorative panel.
13. Remove the 2 clips that secure the door handle to the trim panel and remove the handle.
NOTE: Plastic retainers are factory installed only. Subsequently, screws should be used to fasten all elements installed at the factory on plastic clips.
Installation
1. Install the door handle on the decorative panel and secure it with screws and retaining ring.
2. Install the lock button guide on the decorative panel and secure it with the retainer.
3. Place the foam pad on the lock button guide.
4. Place the door pocket on the trim panel and secure with Torx screws.
5. Install the fasteners on the decorative panel.
6. Install the decorative panel on the door and fasten the clips.
7. Wrap screws of fastening of a door handle and establish on it an overlay.
8. Install the handle cover and secure it with the screw.
9. Install the door pocket screws and place the plug on the center screw.
10. Install the power window control panel, connect the electrical connectors and secure the power window control panel to the decorative panel.
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