- Phillips head screwdriver
- A flat edge screwdriver
- Torx 20 screwdriver
Instructions:
1. Remove the door handle screw:
- Start by removing the visible screw on the left edge of the door panel armrest.
2. Remove the window control module:
- The window control module is attached with a single TORX 20 bolt at the bottom.
- Remove it by turning the TORX bolt.
- Unplug the wiring connector from the back by pushing the small lock slider.
3. Remove the door handle trim:
- With a flat-head screwdriver, pry up the rear part of the door trim, where the mirror control module is located. Pull the entire trim towards the front of the vehicle.
- Be careful not to break any of the lock-tabs located on the back of the trim.
4. Remove the door handle:
- Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the door handle.
- Slide the handle upwards to remove it.
5. Remove the mirror adjustment module:
- Remove the two screws on the back of the module using the TORX 20 screwdriver.
- Slide upwards and remove the module.
6. Peel back the door seal and remove the vapor barrier:
- Start by peeling back the weatherstripping (rubber door seal) near the door handle area.
- The vapor barrier is a flexible transparent plastic foil.
7. Remove the door panel:
- Use a flat edge screwdriver to pry out the door panel retaining clips.
- Start from the top and then from the bottom corners, move from one side of the door panel to the other.
- Once the clips are removed, lift up the door panel.
- Disconnect the wiring connector located on the back of the panel.
