Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Pontiac

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Remove the power window switch, if equipped. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .
2. Remove the window manual regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
3. Remove the armrest screw.
4. Using J 38778 and starting at the rear door bottom, disengage the trim panel retainers.
5. Remove the trim panel from the inner door by lifting up on the panel to disengage the inner belt weatherstrip .

1. Position the trim panel to the inner door, pressing down to seat the inner belt weatherstrip.
2. Align the push-in retainers to the inner door .

Press the trim panel into the inner door until the retainers are fully engaged.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the door armrest bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5.7 N·m (51 lb in).

4. Install the window regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
5. Install the power window switch, if equipped. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .

Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Chevrolet

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Remove the power window switch, if equipped. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .
2. Remove the window manual regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
3. Remove the armrest screws (1).
4. Remove the lower trim panel screws.
5. Using J 38778 and starting at the door bottom, disengage the door trim panel (2) retainers.
6. Remove the door trim panel (2) from the door by lifting up on the panel to disengage the inner belt weatherstrip .

1. Position the rear door trim panel (2) to the door, pressing down to seat the inner belt weatherstrip.
2. Align the push-in retainers and push in to engage the retainers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the door armrest bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5.7 N·m (51 lb in).

4. Install the lower door trim screws.

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

5. Install the window regulator handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement .
6. Install the power window switch, if equipped. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .