Dodge Repair: 2003 intrepid rear inner door removal, power window switch, gm models


Question
How do I remove the left rear inner door panel, I removed the screws. Do I pop out the retaining clips or do I have to slid the panel one way or the other off the retainers like on some GM models?

Answer
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not pry on door trim panel, damage to trim panel will result.

Open trim plug from the pull cup and remote bezel by inserting a small flat blade tool into the notch and lifting up.
Remove screw in the pull cup.
Remove screw in remote bezel.
Remove three screws from the bottom edge of door (REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL - TYPICAL).
NOTE: Clips are reusable up to three times.

Using a trim tool, disengage the retaining clips from the door trim panel to the sheet metal inner panel, two clips at the rear of panel and one at the front of the panel (REAR DOOR INNER TRIM PANEL - TYPICAL).
Raise trim panel up over the door flange and 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 remote linkage from the door remote handle.
Remove the wire connect from the rear door speaker, if equipped.
Disconnect power window switch wire connector.
Disconnect wiring harness clips from the trim panel.
Remove trim panel from door.