Body &
PaintBody &
PaintDoor Trim Removal
Pry off the door knob cover. I used a small putty knife against the ridge's
edge and the plastic button cover. DON'T PRY BEHIND THE KNOB. THIS IS NOT THE
WAY TO REMOVE IT! Remove retaining screw and pull out knob. Use your palm to
put pressure against the round piece and rotate it counter-clockwise. Remove
recessed screw behind door handle. You need to slight open door handle to see
and access it. Pry off small panel piece close to door handle area and above
arm rest. Open arm rest compartment and pry off plastic nut caps and unscrew
bolt. Go to hinged-side of door. Remove the circular ventilation plastic piece.
There will be a plastic nut caps and bolt; remove it. Lift arm rest assembly
off door panel carefully. You'll see a bunch of wires going to the mirror
switch assembly. Disconnect it and note the wire color and where it is
connected. Pry off panel along side of door and lift it up off the lip on top
of panel. I suggest that you get a panel removal tool from your local parts
house. Cost about $6 and will prevent you from damaging the door panel. ($$$)
I can almost bet that the clunking sound is coming from the window motor
assembly not being bolted down. If it is loose, use some blue lock-tite on the
bolt along with a locking washer. Just reposition the assembly to its original
position; use the scratched paint caused by the bolts as guide. If it is the
window guides, then you're into some more serious disassembly.
This is also a good time to inspect/lubricate your door latch and such. Pay
particular attention to linkages. The couplers are plastic and subject to wear.
By the way, I was told that there is a tech bulletin on the window guides. It
has to do with an upgrade that will prevent the rattling of the window glass.
Vince Yu