QuestionI have a 2002 Intrepid and the interior passenger door handle is broken. The exterior handle works, but if I have a passenger they can't get out unless I get out and open the door or they reach through the window. How do I remove the door panel and diagnose the problem?
AnswerREMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not pry on door trim panel, damage to trim panel will result.
Remove speaker flag and housing.
Remove speaker grille by inserting trim tool at the rear of the grille and disengaging tabs holding to trim panel. Remove grille (FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL - TYPICAL).
Open trim plug from the pull cup and remote bezel by inserting a small flat blade tool into the notch and lifting up.
Remove three screws from bottom of door.
Remove screw in pull cup.
Remove screw in remote bezel.
Remove two screws in the instrument panel interface area.
Remove three screws in the speaker area.
NOTE: Door trim clips are reusable up to three times, then should be replaced.
Using a trim tool, disengage the two retainer clips at rear of panel from the door trim panel to the sheet metal inner panel.
Raise trim panel up to disengage from the belt being careful to hold the panel securely.
CAUTION: Failure to hold the door trim panel before disengagement of the linkage will result in remote handle damage.
Disconnect the linkage from the remote handle assembly (INNER FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL - TYPICAL).
Disconnect the power mirror switch.
Disconnect the power door lock switch wire connector.
Disconnect the power window switch wire connector.
Disconnect the radio speaker wire connector.
Disconnect wiring harness clips from trim panel.
Disconnect the courtesy lamp, if equipped.
Remove trim panel from vehicle.
