Dodge Repair: removing rear door interior 2006 dodge 1500, crank removal tool, interior door panel


Question
I have a dent in the passenger side rear door and i want to push it out from the inside. How do I remove the interior door panel and trim and then put it back.

Answer
REMOVAL




Remove the screw (3) that secures the interior door handle (2) to the interior door handle actuator (1).
Remove the interior door handle from the interior door handle actuator.




If equipped, remove the manual window crank (2) using a window crank removal tool (1).




Remove the screw (4) that secures the door trim panel (5) to the screw insert located in the center of the door (1).
CAUTION: The door trim panel is attached to the door by molded plastic retaining clips that are integral to the door trim panel. Do not pull the door trim panel directly off of the door or damage to the trim panel and/or the power switch assembly will occur.

Lift the door trim panel straight upward to disconnect the molded plastic retaining clips (3) from the door.
If equipped, disconnect the door wire harness (2) from the power door switch assembly and remove the door trim panel.

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Remove the screws (3) that secures the door trim panel to the door.
CAUTION: The door trim panel is attached to the door by molded plastic retaining clips (4) that are integral to the door trim panel. Do not pull the door trim panel directly off of the door or damage to the trim panel and/or the power switch assembly will occur.

Lift the door trim panel straight upward to disconnect the molded plastic retaining clips (4) from the door.
If equipped, disconnect the door wire harness (2) from the power door switch assembly and remove the door trim panel