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Introduction

Removing the door trim is not difficult but requires a special method and precaution so as not to damage the plastic or paint.

  1. 
To begin, unscrew the Torx screw from the interior opening handle.

To begin, unscrew the Torx screw from the interior opening handle.
    • To begin, unscrew the Torx screw from the interior opening handle.

  2. 
The handle is held by part of the linkage which connects it to the lock.

To do this, rotate the handle gently.
    • The handle is held by part of the linkage which connects it to the lock.

    • To do this, rotate the handle gently.

  3. 
Next step, unscrew the storage compartment.

Start by gently removing the plastic cap using a flat-head screwdriver.

Unscrew the Torx screw.
    • Next step, unscrew the storage compartment.

    • Start by gently removing the plastic cap using a flat-head screwdriver.

    • Unscrew the Torx screw.

  4. 
Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the window lift handle.

All items are now removed.

All that remains is to remove the plastic trim. Pass a screwdriver between the metal and plastic parts without damaging the paint, then pull by hand. In the upper part, hooks hold the plastic.
    • Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the window lift handle.

    • All items are now removed.

    • All that remains is to remove the plastic trim. Pass a screwdriver between the metal and plastic parts without damaging the paint, then pull by hand. In the upper part, hooks hold the plastic.

  5. 
Pull the plastic part to detach the seals.

Pull the trim upwards to remove it from the locking mechanism.

The trim is removed!
    • Pull the plastic part to detach the seals.

    • Pull the trim upwards to remove it from the locking mechanism.

    • The trim is removed!

Conclusion

You can now access the inside of the door!

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yannisb34

Member since: 07/23/2018

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Good morning,

Very good thank you, I didn't have to look for the screws, but when there is a speaker you have to remove it first! (grill to turn to the left and four screws to remove).

Best regards.

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