Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2004)
Rear Door Panel: Service and Repair
Panel Replacement
Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Aztek)
Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Aztek)
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the power window switch. Refer to Power Window Switch Replacement. See: Sensors and Switches/Sensors and Switches - Windows
and Glass/Power Window Switch
2. Remove the power door lock switch (if equipped).
3. Remove the screws from the rear door trim panel.
4. Remove the rear door trim panel using J 38778 .
5. Disconnect and reroute any electrical harness or connectors.
6. Remove the rear door trim panel from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Before installing the rear door trim panel to the rear door inner panel, the old trim panel retainers MUST be discarded and
replaced with NEW trim panel retainers.
1. Install the new trim panel retainers to the rear door trim panel.
2. Connect and route the electrical connectors through the openings in the rear door trim panel.
3. Align the rear door trim panel to the rear door inner panel, guiding the rear door handle through the trim panel.
4. Install the upper edge of the rear door trim panel to the top edge of the inner door panel, pressing down firmly until the rear door trim panel is fully
seated.
5. Install the rear door trim panel pressing firmly until the retainer clips are fully seated around the perimiter of the trim panel.