Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door

Tools Required

Removal Procedure

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1. Remove the upper door trim panel (1).
   1. Use the J 38778 in order to release the push in retainer at the top of the upper door trim panel (1).
   2. Lift upwards in order to remove.
   3. Disconnect the electrical connector to the tweeter.
   
   

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2. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside .
3. Remove the fastener (1) located in the inside door handle opening.
   

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4. Remove the door reflector using a small flat bladed tool inserted between the reflector and the door trim panel and gently prying it out.
5. Remove the fastener located at the rear of the door reflector opening (2).
6. Use the J 36796 in order to release the retainers (3) around the outside edges of the door trim panel (1).
7. Slide the door trim panel upwards in order to disengage the door trim panel from the window inner belt seal strip.
8. Disconnect the door trim panel wiring harness.
9. Remove the door trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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1. Connect the door wiring harness to the door trim panel wiring harness.
2. Install the door trim panel with the 3 load assist fasteners at the lower edge of the door panel.
3. Secure the door trim panel around the outside edges with the retainers (3).
4. Press outboard midway between the top of the door trim panel and the armrest in order to secure the door trim panel to the window inner belt seal strip.

   Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the fastener at the rear of the door reflector opening (2).
   

   Tighten
   Tighten the fastener to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

   
   

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6. Install the fastener (1) in the inside door handle opening.
   

   Tighten
   Tighten the fastener to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

7. Install the inside door handle bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside .

   Important: Use a new push in fastener when reinstalling the upper door trim panel (1). This prevents the upper door trim panel from rattling against the door frame.
   

   
   

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8. Install the upper door trim panel (1).
   1. Connect the wire harness to the tweeter.
   2. Insert the tabs into the slots on the door trim panel.
   3. Insert the push in retainer into the hole in the door frame.

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I am still waiting for answers to questions I posed to Dan regarding info on the tools indicated in his first response to my original question.
In addition, and upon further review, the door panel in Dan's response is unlike mine. Perhaps I should have said that mine is a 2002 Buick Lesabre Limited ???
I just indicated acceptance of Dan's original answer on the hope that the answers to my second questions would be forthcoming.
I need some more help here.
Thanks,
Customer (name blocked for privacy)

I received the answer to my question from Dan on 10/7/05 at 7:23A.
On 10/7/05 at 3:10P I sent an E-Mail to Dan at skidooguy1998@yahoo.com requesting more info regarding the J36796 & J38778 tools indicated in his response since I was "not authorized to view" this information. Also, I stated that for some reason I was "not authorized" to view the Handle Bezel Replacement also part of the procedure.

On 10/7/05 at 12:10P (time zone difference ?) I received a message from Dan stating that I'd have to deposit money to view the procedure. (which I did)

On 10/7/05 at 3:02 (time zone again ?) I received a notice that DLIMDEM had sent a Private Message to me regarding my questions.I was directed to click on www.justanswer.com/PM inbox asp. However when I clicked on this link I went to a Just Answer page which stated that access was denied, "sorry you don't have permission to view this page" was stated here.

So I still am looking for answers, Please help.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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