Chrysler Repair: 1996 Cirrus lxi mirror replacement, door latch, rear view mirror


Question
I need to replace the driver's side rear view mirror on my 96 Cirrus Lxi.  How do I do this?  Any tricks? Special tools? Anything that I could get into trouble with?  Thank you!  Cal Adler - Windsor,CO

Answer
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Roll door glass down.
If equipped, remove window crank Window Crank
Disengage clips holding speaker grille to trim panel Front Door Trim Panel
Remove screws holding door trim panel to door from around speaker opening.
Remove screw cap from bottom of arm rest pull cup.
Remove screw holding arm rest pull cup to support bracket behind trim panel.
Remove screw cap from behind inside door latch handle.
Remove screw holding door latch handle to door panel.
Disengage clips holding trim panel to perimeter of door.
Lift trim panel upward to disengage upper retainer channel.
Tilt top of trim panel away from door.
Disengage clip holding latch linkage to back of release handle Linkage Clip
Separate door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Position door trim panel next to door.
Engage clip holding latch linkage to back of release handle.
Position door trim panel on vehicle.
Engage trim panel to upper retainer channel.
Engage clips holding trim panel to perimeter of door.
Install screw holding door latch handle to door panel.
Install screw cap from behind inside door handle.
Install screw holding arm rest pull cup to support bracket behind trim panel.
Install screw cap from bottom of arm rest pull cup.
Install screws holding door trim panel to door from around speaker opening.
Engage clips holding speaker grille to trim panel.
Install window crank handle, if so equipped.