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14-8
DOOR, QUARTER AND SHELF TRIM
tool, between door trim assembly and door
inner panel at retaining nail locations and
disengage nails from retainers. Remove
door trim pad from door (See Fig. 14-15).
6. On other styles proceed as follows:
a. Carefully insert tool J-6335, or a suitable
flat-bladed tool, between door trim assem-
bly and door inner panel at retaining clip
locations and disengage clips from retaining
plugs (See Fig. 14-14 and View "B" Fig.
14-6).
NOTE:
Broken or damaged retaining clips
should be replaced.
b. Pull top edge of trim pad down slightly to
disengage it from the trim pad retainer and
remove trim pad from door.
NOTE:
On styles equipped with electric
window switches located on trim pad, dis-
connect harness from switch.
7. On all styles, to install, reverse removal
procedure. Exercise care not to disturb inner
panel water deflector.
CAUTION:
Retaining nails must not pierce
back of plastic retainers as waterleaks may
develop. For this reason, it is important that
PROPER LENGTH repair tab nails (1/2") are
used when replacing broken trim retaining
nails.
NOTE:
If plastic retainers are loose and will
not remain engaged in door inner panel, install
a 1/2" x 3/4" piece of cloth-backed waterproof
CIRCLE A
CIRCLE B
body tape over retaining hole in inner panel.
Make two slits in tape to form an "X" pattern.
Check retainer for a snug fit and if still loose,
repeat above operation by installing a second
piece of tape over the existing repair. This
same procedure can be used to repair water-
leaks
which develop
around perimeter of
retainer.
DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLIES
All "X" Styles
Both the front and rear door trim assemblies are
secured to the door inner panel by trim pad re-
tainers at top and bottom of trim pad and by retain-
ing clips along both sides.
The retainers are
secured to the door inner panel by screws. The re-
taining clips are pressed into plastic retainers or
cups which fit into slots in the door inner panel.
Removal and Installation
1. Remove door inside handles, arm rest assem-
bly and remote control release button.
NOTE:
Remote control release button appears
on front door only, and requires a hex wrench
for removal.
2. Carefully insert tool J-6335, or a suitable flat-
bladed tool, between door trim assembly and
door inner panel at retaining clip location and
disengage clips from retaining plugs (See Fig.
14-16).
NOTE:
Broken or
should be replaced.
damaged retaining clips
3.
Pull top edge of trim down and slightly inboard
to disengage it from the top retainer and then
lift trim pad upwards to disengage it from the
bottom retainer and remove assembly from
door.
CAUTION:
pad.
Exercise care not to buckle trim
Fig. 14-16—Door Trim Pad Removal
4. To install, reverse removal procedure.
NOTE:
Exercise care not to disturb inner
panel water deflector.
5. If plastic retaining plugs are loose and will
not remain engaged in door inner panel, install
a 1/2 x 3/4" piece of cloth-backed waterproof
body tape over retaining plug hole and door
inner panel (See Fig. 14-16). Make two slits
in tape to form an "X" pattern. Check re-
tainer for a snug fit and, if still loose, repeat
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