2025-05-07

Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 15130202

  • 2025-05-07: Updated all steps to latest available validation.

Removal

  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH front window
  3. Remove LH front door handle insert and door trim pull cup insert
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    2x trim inserts
  4. Remove bolt securing LH front door panel to door
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  5. Remove screws securing LH front door panel to door
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    2x screws, T30, 3 Nm
  6. Remove LH front door panel
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    1x handle cable, 5x connectors, 9x clips, Carefully pry open the LH front door panel to access and remove connectors and release cable before setting the door panel aside, If equipped with tether strap, support door panel
  7. Remove original clips securing LH front door panel
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    9x clips, Discard after removal
  8. Remove acoustic insulator cover from LH front door panel
  9. Remove screws that secure LH front door trim pad to door panel assembly
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    11x screws, T25, 2.8 Nm
  10. Remove speed nut that secures LH front door trim pad to door panel assembly
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    1x speed nut
  11. Release ambient light connector from LH front door panel assembly
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    1x connector
  12. Remove door trim pad from LH front door panel assembly
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    3x clips
  13. Remove speed nuts that secure decor trim w/ inner pull cup to LH front door trim pad
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    4x speed nut, 10mm, 0.6 Nm
  14. Remove decor trim w/ inner pull cup from LH front door trim pad
  15. Remove nylon washers from LH front door trim pad
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    4x nylon washers
  16. Remove ambient light strip if equipped
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    3x clips

Installation

  1. Transfer nylon washers to LH front new door trim pad
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    4x nylon washers
  2. Cut slot for ambient light strip in new trim pad
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    Make sure to cut down the middle and not near the edges, this will help ensure even wrapped look
  3. Install ambient light strip
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    Feed connector through slot
  4. Install decor trim w/ inner pull cup to LH front door trim pad
  5. Install speed nuts that secure decor trim w/ inner pull cup to LH front door trim pad
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    4x speed nut, 10mm, Torque?
  6. Install door trim pad to LH front door panel assembly
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    3x clips
  7. Install door pad ambient light connector onto LH front door panel assembly
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    1x connector
  8. Install speed nut that secures door trim pad to LH front door panel assembly
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    1x speed nut
  9. Install screws that secure door trim pad to LH front door panel assembly
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    11x screws, T25, 2.8 Nm
  10. Install acoustic insulator cover to LH front door panel assembly
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    attach hot glue to areas where the acoustic insulator used to be attached
  11. Gently spread upper door clips with a screwdriver to ensure adequate holding force to door panel
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    5x clips
  12. Install LH front door panel clips
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    9x clips, Secure felt tape around clips, Install new clips
  13. Install LH front door panel
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    9x clips, 5x connectors, 1x cable, While holding the LH front door panel close to the door, reconnect connectors and cable, Then align door panel and seat door panel clips onto the door,Inspect the tie retention strap if present, Replace if damaged
  14. Install screws securing LH front door panel to door
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    2x screws, T30, 3 Nm
  15. Install bolt securing LH front door panel to door
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    1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm
  16. Install LH front door handle insert and door trim pull cup insert
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    2x trim inserts
  17. Raise LH front window
  18. Close LH front door