- turn off the ignition and disconnect the wire «masses» from the storage battery;
- open the back door;
- turn the inside door opening handle to the open position;
Pic. 10.11. Use of a spatula (2) for removing decorative trim (1) interior door handle
- with spatula 2 (see fig. 10.11), installed above the handle axis, release the decorative trim 1 of the inner door opening handle from the latches. Pulling the decorative trim from the door, remove it;
Pic. 10.18. Removing the upholstery of the rear door: 1 - rear door upholstery; 2 - screws; A - direction of removal of the upholstery of the rear door
- remove screws 2 (pic. 10.18) fixing the door upholstery on the front edge of the door and in the recess of the inner door handle;
- using the special upholstery removal tool 1311 or a self-made device in the form of a flat fork around the perimeter, release the door trim from the latches. Don't use too much force so as not to break the latches;
- remove the rear door upholstery panel by moving it upwards;
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear door speaker.
To install the tailgate trim panel:
- Replace the dustproof film if it has been damaged. Fix the dust and moisture protection film by installing it without wrinkles or tears. The surface on which the dust and moisture protective film is glued must be perfectly clean;
- carry out further installation in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- install the rear door upholstery panel;
- connect wire «masses» to the battery;
- check the operation of electrical equipment;
- initiate all electronic systems.