QuestionModel: Dodge Stratus 2003
Issue: The panel that has the window switches on the drivers door has come loose.
Question: How do I remove the door panel to have access to that component to determine if I can repair?
Done thus far: In the base of the hand grip on the arm resst, I removed the screw that allowed me to move the superstructure of the switch cover slightly. I cannot see though if any bosses have broken off or if a screw came undone
AnswerREMOVAL
Roll door glass down.
Disengage two clips attaching speaker grille to door trim panel. They are at the front of the grille, one near the top, and the other one at the bottom.
Remove three large washer-headed screws surrounding the speaker (Lower Door Trim Panel Removal).
Remove access cover at front of door trim panel. Remove by prying at its rear edge (Mirror Bezel and Door Trim Access Cover).
Remove red courtesy reflector from lower tail or door. Disengage by prying at screwdriver notch at bottom of reflector.
Remove flag trim panel from door by prying off at two attachment clips points (Mirror Bezel and Door Trim Access Cover).
Remove seven screws attaching door trim panel to door: (Lower Door Trim Panel Removal) and (Mirror Bezel and Door Trim Access Cover).
One screw is located at lower rear screw pocket.
Three screws located along the bottom of door.
One screw located inside handle opening.
One screw located at the upper front.
One screw in the pull cup.
Disengage two hidden clips attaching at the rear of the trim panel, by prying off at two attachment clip points.
Lift trim panel upward and away from door, disengage trim panel from upper retainer channel.
Disengage clip attaching latch linkage to back door handle.
Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary, including lower foot light, If equipped.
Remove door trim panel from door.
