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.
Remove the two-piece pushpins from the front door trim panel (23942).
NOTE: Use a commonly available spring loaded trim pad removing tool with a long thin nose to prevent damage to the door trim panel.
Release the seven front door trim panel bullet nose fasteners and push inboard, then upward to release the front door trim panel.
If equipped, disconnect the master window regulator control switch electrical connector.
Remove the retainer from the master window regulator control switch panel.
1
Pull outward on the cup retainer tabs and remove.
2
Remove the master window regulator control switch electrical connector from the retainer.
Installation
CAUTION: Ensure the proper alignment of the front door trim panel locator pin or damage to the front 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.
