Fleetwood FWD V8-273 4.5L (1988)
3. Retainer (14)
4. Screws (13)
5. Escutcheon (12)
6. Screws(11)
7. Escutcheons (10) or ends of assist strap (9).
8. Screw (9)
9. Upper trim panel
10. Inside handle escutcheon (8), making sure to connect electrical connector, if present.
11. Screw (7)
12. Window regulator handle if present.
13. Armrest (6)
14. Screws (5)
15. Lower armrest cover (4)
16. Screws (3)
17. Screw (2)
18. Reflector (1)
19. Armrest pad
20. Screw at front of armrest pad to armrest base (power window system).
21. Wire harness connector to switch on switch plate on armrest pad (power window system).
22. Switch plate to armrest pad (power window system).
With Paper Deflector
Sealing Door Inner Panel
Waterproof deflectors are used to seal the door inner panel and prevent entry of water into the body. The deflector is secured by a string-loaded sealing
material along both front and rear edges and by the application of waterproof sealing tape at front and rear lower corners. Whenever work is pefformed
on front or rear doors where the water deflector has been disturbed, the deflector must be properly sealed and taped to the inner panel to prevent
waterleaks. For service sealing, strip caulking is recommended if additional sealing material is required.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Door trim panel.
2. Armrest support brackets (if installed over water deflector)
3. Speakers (if present).
4. Wiring housing connector by drilling out rivets using a 4.8 mm (3/16") drill bit (except H style).
5. Water deflector body tape at top and bottom on inner panel.
6. Water deflector using a flat-bladed tool and carefully breaking sealer bond between water deflector and door inner panel down both sides of
deflector. Make sure tool blade is between inner panel and string that is embedded in sealer.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Water deflector to door inner panel, making sure to use waterproof body tape on both sides of deflector where tears may have occurred in removal
process. Be sure tabs of deflector are installed in door inner panel drain slots.
