Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Door Trim Panel

Front

1.	Disengage front door upper trim panel retaining clips, then remove trim panel, Fig. 1.

2.	Remove front door armrest retaining screws, then disconnect electrical connector and remove armrest.

3.	On models less power windows, using a suitable tool, disengage door window handle retaining clip, then remove window handle and grommet.

4.	On all models, remove inside door handle cover.

5.	Remove inside door handle retaining screw.

6.	Disengage cable from inside door handle.

7.	Remove two push pins retaining door trim panel to door.

8.	Disengage door trim panel retainers, then remove door trim panel.

9.	Reverse procedure to install, noting following:

Torque door trim panel screw to 19 inch lbs.

Torque door armrest bracket screw to 80 inch lbs.

Rear

1.	Remove rear door armrest retaining screws, then disconnect electrical connector and remove armrest.

2.	On models less power windows, using a suitable tool, disengage door window handle retaining clip, then remove window handle and grommet.

3.	On all models, remove inside door handle cover.

4.	Remove inside door handle retaining screw.

5.	Disengage cable from inside door handle.

6.	Remove two push pins retaining door trim panel to door.

7.	Disengage door trim panel retainers, then remove door trim panel.

8.	Reverse procedure to install, torque door armrest bracket screw to 80 inch lbs.

Fig. 1 Front door upper trim panel

1. Remove exterior door handle as outlined in "Door Handle.". 2. Disengage lock rod from door lock cylinder. ...

1. Release retainer located at top of mirror trim panel. 2. Lift upper door trim panel upwards to remove. 3. ...

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