QuestionI have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country and was wanting to replace the factory speakers and also, fix driver's side window motor. How do I remove the entire door panels?
AnswerFRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Remove the door inside latch release handle screw Front Door Inside Latch Release Handle
Remove the regulator handle.
Remove the armrest lower screws Front Door Armrest Removal/Installation
Remove the trim panel fasteners from door inner panel with a pry tool (use special tool C-4829) Detaching Trim Panel Push-In Fasteners
Move the doortrim panel outward and disconnect the handle-to-latch rods Door Inside Latch Release Rods For vehicles equipped with power door locks/windows/mirrors, disconnect the wire harness connector.
Remove the trim panel from door.
If necessary, remove the waterdam from the door.
If necessary, replace the armrest J-clip Armrest Upper Retainer Clip and Anchor and Armrest Support Bracket
INSTALLATION
If door waterdam was removed, apply sealant to the edges before installing.
Position the waterdam on door inner panel.
Connect the rods to the inside latch release handle. For vehicles with power door locks/windows/mirrors, connect the wire harness connector.
Position the trim panel on the door inner panel and press the retainers inward. Tighten the armrest screws to 4 N·m (34 in-lbs) torque.
Install the window glass regulator handle.
