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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Door Panel Removal

Searched and can't seem to find anything. I am hoping someone has some detailed instructions on how to safely remove the door panel and spare the annoying clips that often accompany a door panel.

I have rattle in the passenger side door that the stealer just can't seem to resolve, so I am going to take matters into my own hands...and probably add some weight with some sound deadener while I am at it.

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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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The instructions and diagram are in the int.pdf section (page INT-11) of the Service Manual. You'll find the link in the FAQ & DIY forum.
  1. Fully open door window.
  2. Remove inside handel escutcheon with remover tool.
  3. Remove screw located on the back side of the inside handle escutcheon
  4. Remove armrest cap with remover tool.
  5. Remove screws located on the back side of the power window finisher.
  6. Remove step lamp.
  7. Insert a remover tool into clips on door finisher and dis-engage clips.
  8. Pull up door finisher and pull out toward vehicle inside.
    • Disconnect seat memory switch connector.
    • Disconnect tweeter connector.
    • Disconnect door squaker connector
  9. Disconnect lock **** cable and inside handle cable from door inside handle assembly.
  10. Disconnect power window switch connector and mirror control switch connector.
  11. Remove door finisher.
  12. Remove the following parts after removing door finisher.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Did you find your rattle. i have one in my passenger door also.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Its the insulation which the speaker shakes. Thats the noise you are hearing. My dealership "fixed" it, but I still hear it sometimes. I'm thinking af looking behind there myself and do a more thorough job of fixing the rattle.
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