12/11/2021 01:57:00

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

Correction Code 15136102

Removal

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Note
Part name on EPC for Armrest is ASY PAD LH FR DOOR TRIM. As such, 'front door trim pad' is used in this procedure to refer to the Armrest.
  1. Remove the LH front door panel assembly (refer to procedure).
  2. Move the RH side of the acoustic insulator panel away for access.
  3. Remove the screws (x11, torque 2.8 Nm) and the push nut that attach the front door trim pad to the front door panel assembly.
  4. Disconnect the indirect lighting connector (if equipped).
  5. Release the clips (x3) that attach the front door trim pad to the front door panel assembly, and then remove the front door trim pad from the front door panel assembly.
  6. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the decor trim with inner pull cap to the front door trim pad, and then remove the decor trim with inner pull cap from the front door trim pad.
  7. Remove the indirect lighting bar, if equipped.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • Replace plastic heart flex clips after each use.
  • Reuse metal clips unless they are damaged.
  • Transfer the nylon washers (x4) from the old front door trim pad to the new part.

If the old door trim panel was equipped with indirect lighting, perform the following procedure on the new door trim pad:

  1. Cut along the bottom of the leather wrap on the front door trim pad.
  2. Insert the indirect lighting harness through the opening.
  3. Insert the indirect lighting bar so that the clips are fully secure.