Dodge Repair: 2000 dodge intrepid rear door panel removal, power window switch, alignment guide


Question
How do I remove the rear driver side door panel to replace door handel on a 2000 dodge intrepid

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

1.Remove trim plug from the pull cup and remote bezel by inserting a small flat blade tool into the notch and remove, if equipped (LHS/300M)
2.Remove screw in the pull cup.
3.Remove screw in remote bezel.
4.Remove three screws from the bottom edge of door Rear Door Trim Panel - Typical
5.Using an trim tool, disengage the retaining clips from the door trim panel to the door panel. Two clips at the rear of panel and one at the front of the panel Rear Door Inner Trim Panel - Typical
6.Raise trim panel up over the door flange and being careful to hold the panel securely.
7.Disconnect the remote linkage from the door remote handle.
8.Remove the wire connect from the rear door speaker.
9.Disconnect power window switch wire connector.
10.Disconnect wiring harness clips from the trim panel.
11.Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
12.Remove trim panel from door.
INSTALLATION
1.Place trim panel in position on door.
2.Connect the courtesy lamp.
3.Connect the wiring harness clips to the trim panel.
4.Connect the power window switch wire harness connector.
5.Connect the rear door speaker wire connect.
6.Connect the remote handle linkage.
7.Install the water shield. Ensure that the water shield locator holes align. Ensure that the shield is sealed.
8.Place trim panel into channel retainer at top door.
9.Insert trim panel into channel retainer at top door.
10.Insert the forward four way alignment guide into position. Insert the rearward two way alignment guide into position.
11.Install new retaining clips to attach door trim panel to door panel.
12.Engage retaining clips attach door trim panel to door panel.
13.Install three screws to the bottom of the door. Tighten screws 1.7 to 2.3 N·m (15 to 20 in. lbs.) torque.
14.Install screw in the remote bezel.
15.Install screw in pull cup. Tighten screw 1.7 to 2.3 N·m (15 to 20 in. lbs.) torque.
16.Install pull cup and remote bezel trim plug, if equipped.