Re: 97 JGC Door trim panels
 

spam@musicaltoaster.com wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to check out the lock mechanism on my 97 jeep grand cherokee,
> and I can't seem to figure out how to get the trim panel off on one of the
> doors without taking the chance of breaking something. Do I have to remove
> the whole panel to work on the lock mechanism (near the handle), or is
> there a way to get just that piece around the handle off. The Haynes
> manual is useless for this, as the pictures show a much older model than
> the one I have. I've removed a little plastic piece behind the handle, and
> found a screw there (and took it out), I've also removed a little round
> plastic piece that's a little lower, and removed the screw under that.
> There are also two torx screws behind the handle that are *really* hard to
> get at. I've removed one, and I've loosened the other one as far as I can
> currently get it...I'm hoping as I pull off the panel, I'll be able to
> take it all the way off.
>
> Is there something I'm missing here?

Keep in mind I'm talking about the 93

There is one screw in the triangular bit by the rear view mirror,
in the door handle hole, in the vent hole that feeds the defroster,
in the armrest fingerpocket, and one below the armrest.

With the window down you have to pull carflully along the bottom
to unpop the trees (plastic holders) (watch your fingers that plastic
can be razor sharp) Then you probably will have to disconnect the
switches and hold the door handle out to slip the door off.

--
DougW