Remove the screw cap and the screw from the inside door handle and slide the handle rearward to disengage the hook from the inner sheet metal.
Disconnect the inside door handle from the front door latch remote control link.
NOTE: Mark the position of the manual window regulator handle (23342) to ensure proper installation.
If equipped, use a suitable tool to remove the manual window regulator handle and the handle snap ring by pulling outward.
NOTE: Use a commonly available spring loaded trim pad removing tool with a long thin nose to prevent damage to the door trim panel.
Push inboard, then upward to remove the rear door trim panel (27406).
If equipped, disconnect the window regulator switch electrical connector.
Remove the door pull cup retainer by pulling outward on the locking tabs to release the cup.
Installation
CAUTION: Ensure the proper alignment of the rear door trim panel locator pin or damage to the rear door trim panel may occur.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
