Step 2: Pry and lift the small trim panel inside the interior door pull. Remove the Phillips screw (1).
Step 3: Pry and remove the small trim panel inside the interior door handle. Remove the Phillips screw (1).
Step 4: Loosen and remove the Phillips screws (4) that line the bottom and side of the interior door panel.
Step 5: Pry and remove the small trim panel that covers the side mirror's mounting area.
Step 6: Using the door panel clip tool (or putty knife), pry and remove the interior door panel.
A series of retaining clips hold the interior door panel to the frame. You will hear them “pop†as they disengage
Step 7: Disconnect the locking rod from the back of the interior door panel. Also, disconnect the wiring harnesses to fully remove the panel.
Step 8: The door panel should now be completely free of the vehicle.
Step 9: To reattach the door panel, re-engage the locking rod to the back of the panel, and connect the wiring harnesses.
Step 10: Move the panel into position, and with a FIRM, but not too firm, strike near each retaining clip, “snap†the panel back onto the door frame.
Step 11: Tighten the Phillips screws (4) along the outer edge of the door panel.
Step 12: Tighten the Phillips screw (1) inside the interior door handle. Reattach the trim panel.
Step 13: Reattach the trim panel near the side mirror mount.
Step 14: Tighten the Phillips screw (1) inside the interior door pull. Reattach the trim panel.
These Part Change / Installation Instructions Apply to
06 2006, 05 2005, 04 2004, 03 2003, 02 2002, 01 2001 Dodge Stratus Front Door Panel (Interior) Replacement Instructions
