Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Pontiac
                    Tools Required
J 38778  Door Trim Pad Clip
Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the manual window regulator handle
from the front door, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the power door lock switch, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Lock Switch Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the upper extension trim panel screw.
 
- Remove the upper extension trim panel.
 
- Remove the front door trim panel screws (3).
 
- Remove the armrest screws (1).
 
- Starting at the bottom of the door disengage the trim panel retainers
using the J 38778 
.
 
- Lift up on the trim panel (2) to disengage the inner belt molding
from the door flange.
 
- Remove the door trim panel (2) from the inner door panel.
 
- Disconnect the door speaker electrical connector.
 
Installation Procedure
- Position the trim panel (2) to the inner door panel.
 
- Connect the door speaker electrical connector.
 
- Engage the inner belt molding over the door flange and press down.
 
- Align the trim panel retainers to the inner
door panel.
 
Press the trim panel (2) until the retainers are fully engaged.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the door trim panel screws (3).
 
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
- Install the door armrest screws (1).
 
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5.7 N·m (51 lb in).
- Install the upper extension trim panel.
 
- Install the upper extension trim panel screw.
 
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.3 N·m (12 lb in).
- Install the power door lock switch, if equipped. Refer to 
Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement 
.
 
- Install the window regulator handle to the door, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement 
.
 
                            Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Chevrolet
                    Tools Required
J 38778  Door Trim Pad Clip
Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the manual window regulator handle
from the front door, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the power door lock switch, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Lock Switch Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the upper extension trim panel screw.
 
- Remove the upper extension trim panel.
 
- Remove the door trim panel screws (3).
 
- Remove the armrest screw (1).
 
- Starting at the bottom of the door disengage the trim panel retainers
using the J 38778 
.
 
- Lift up on the door trim panel (2) to disengage the inner belt
molding from the door flange.
 
- Remove the door trim panel (2) from the inner door panel.
 
Installation Procedure
- Position the trim panel (2) to the inner door panel.
 
- Engage the inner belt molding over the door flange and press down.
 
- Align the door trim panel retainers to the inner door panel. 
 
Press the trim panel (2) until the retainers are fully engaged.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the door trim panel screws (3).
 
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
- Install the door armrest screw (1).
 
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 5.7 N·m (51 lb in).
- Install the upper extension trim panel.
 
- Install the upper extension trim panel screw.
 
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.3 N·m (12 lb in).
- Install the power door lock switch, if equipped. Refer to 
Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement 
.
 
- Install the window regulator handle to the door, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement 
.