1994 Door Panel Removal

[vreference]

I searched for this a bit and didn't find anything. I'm trying to fix my dead passenger-window; how do you remove the little trim-panel around the Door Handle? everything else seems straight-forward but after taking the screw out of the middle; the plate still seems very securely attached.

All other windows work and I tried a known good switch on the passenger side with no change - although the plug does have power there are no sparks (the way it does on a working window) or signs of life when rocking the switch with the cover off. I don't understand the pinout so I can't say much more about whats going on. I assume the motor is not grounded or otherwise at fault here.

 

[fourwd1]

On older Toys, once the screw is removed, you just pull the trim piece out while holding the handle in the open position.
Can't see why yours would be any different.

 

[FISH HUNTER]

Door Handle or Arm Rest?

 

[n8buddy]

when i took mine apart, I read that it was a PITA to get the handle disconnected and reconnected to the door latch, so i just turned the whole trim sideways and pushed it thought the hole.

here is how my 1991 manual says to do it:

 

[vreference]

Incase anyone is wondering the Plate/Trim and the Handle are one piece. You push the whole thing forware (Trim and Handle) about 1/4 of an inch and it'll release. Mine had to be jiggled quite a bit so that it would release and slide forware. unclip the white retainer from the actuator-rod and your done.