Outer Door Panel: Removal

Remove screw from mirror trim panel, loosen forward edge of window frame garnish molding and pull trim panel rearward to disengage. See Fig 1 .
On driver side, loosen set screw and disconnect cable from trim panel.
Remove trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Remove foam filler from mirror reinforcement area.
On passenger side power mirror, disconnect harness connector.
Remove nuts from mirror assembly and remove mirror and seal. See Fig 2 .
Disengage outer seal strip by pulling up at rear end and lifting. Use putty knife with blade covered with tape may be needed to gently pry sealing strip from flange. Remove seal.
Push center part of outer handle pushpins through pins. Pull pins out of handle. Slide handle off pivot assembly and remove handle.
Remove door panel screws and remove door panel by pulling front out, rear out, and then move entire panel rearward. See Fig 3 .
If damaged, remove foam seal strips from perimeter of door structure.
If damaged, remove foam tape fillers at the front edge of outer door panel.
If replacing panel, be sure to remove rivets by pushing mandrel out with punch and remove outer door panel lower sealing strip. Remove door lock cylinder bezel compressing retainer tabs are pushing out. Remove J-Clips. Remove trim molding and clip.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Door Panel (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Removing Outer Door Panel (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Removing Outer Door Panel (3 Of 3)

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