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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement DeVille

Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

   • Air bag deployment
   • Personal injury
   • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
   • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
   • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

    2. Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

  2. Remove the power window switch assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .
  3. Remove the door trim plate. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 443164 Size: SH
  4. Gently pull the trim panel inboard in order to disengage the trim fastener that retains the outside rearview mirror trim cover.
  5. Remove the fasteners.

    6. Important: If the door trim panel hooks are damaged during removal, a repair kit J 42983 is available for trim panel hook repairs. Refer to J 42983 .

  6. Remove the door trim panel (5) by lifting upward and outward in order to disengage the hooks from the door.

    7. Object Number: 443164 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the trim panel (5).
  8. Remove the trim panel.

Installation Procedure
  1. Partially install the trim panel.

    2. Object Number: 443164 Size: SH
  2. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the trim panel (5).

    3. Object Number: 319572 Size: SH
  3. Install the door trim panel (1). Perform the following steps:
    4. 3.1. Align the hooks with the door.
    3.2. Push in and downward on the trim panel in order to secure.

    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.

  4. Install the fasteners (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  5. Install the outside rearview mirror trim cover with the trim fastener.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  7. Install the door trim plate. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .
  8. Install the power window switch assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .