Attention: Describes the removal of the front door trim. For the back door, work in the same way.
Removing
Disconnect the parts in numerical order. With some equipment compositions, a modified handle or power window switch may be installed on the door trim.
Remove the power window handle. To do this, insert a screwdriver or handkerchief between the distance washer and the handle and press the fixing clips, see figure. At the same time, remove the power window handle from the drive axle. With poor access to the handle, the fixing clip can also be removed with a wire.
Use a screwdriver to pry off the cap from the door handle trim bolt. At service stations, a special tool is used for this. Slide the handle cover forward and remove.
Loosen the armrest screws. The figure shows COLT/LANCER releases prior to 8.88.
If present, unscrew and remove the power window switch from the door trim. Disconnect the switch connector.
Pry up the lower part of the door trim with a wide plastic or wooden wedge. At the same time, the fastening buttons snap off from their holes. Remove door trim.
If there are buttons left in the door, make a tool according to the drawing to extract them and pull out the buttons.
If necessary, remove the moisture protection film in the door cutout, being careful not to tear the film.
Installation
Carefully and without folds, glue the waterproof film to the door frame from the bottom up. The film should isolate the interior from drafts, noise and water penetration. Most often, the film adheres well with the remaining sealing agent. If the bonding effect is insufficient, apply MITSUBISHI 3M ATD Nr. 8625 (black)
Check door trim fasteners. Replace damaged and bent buttons.
If equipped, feed the power window cable through the hole in the door trim.
Attach the door trim first from above, and then insert from below and press down with the palm of your hand at the button locations.
Attach armrest. Put caps on the screw heads, if any.
Insert and screw the door handle.
Put the power window handle with the locking clip on the axle so that when the window is closed, it is in the same position as on the opposite door. Before doing this, insert the plastic ring.