Rear door panel removal - 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

It is located behind the right rear quarter panel , In the back right of the interior !
Remove the right rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Number 2 Seat Replacement or Rear Number 2 50-50 Seat Replacement in Seats.
2. Remove the Third Pillar trim panel. Refer to Third Pillar Trim Replacement .
3. Remove the garnish molding. Refer to Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement .
5. Remove the quarter panel trim screws.

A lot involved in this but not to difficult !

1. Remove the rear door sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement or to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
2. Remove the lower rear seat belt cover and bolt.
3. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Remove the sill plate. Firmly pull the sill plate up and out from the retainers.
Remove the sill plate from the vehicle. Start from the front of the door sill. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the door sill plate.
Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement
Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the door sill plate. Remove the sill plate from the vehicle.
Body Rear Corner Garnish Molding Replacement
Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
Pull down on the upper corners of the garnish molding in order to disengage the retaining clips. Pull in order to disengage the remaining retaining clips. Remove the rear corner garnish molding from the vehicle. Inspect the rear corner garnish molding for broken or missing retaining clips. Replace the retaining clips as needed.
Good Luck ! Fun job !!!!!

The rear door panels are not like the front doors ( additional panel on the door panel ), the silver/gray rear speaker panel is part of the rear door panel.

Remove the panels next to the window ( should be spring clips ).
This should expose 3 bolts holding the top of the door panel on.

Next remove the rear window console panel ( spring clips on the side towards the cab, tabs on the side towards the door ).
Behind this should be a bolt.
Next remove the rectangle cover in teh door handle area, there is a bolt behind this.
should be 1 other screw at the bottom of the door panel, by the door sill area ( under the map pocket ).
The door is held on like the front doors, with large plastic hooks, so pick up on the door panel once all the screws are out.

remove trim panel, remove mirror fasteners.

Glass, Outside Mirror—Town Car

Removal and Installation

1. Push upper edge of outside rear view mirror glass (17K707) into the outside rear view mirror to expose latch release.
   

1. Using a small flat-bladed screw driver or equivalent, move latch release to released position.
   

1. Remove outside rear view mirror glass mounting back and outside rear view mirror glass from outside rear view mirror.
   

1. Disconnect heater wire connectors and auto dimmer connector, if equipped.
   

1. To install reverse Removal procedure.
   

------------------------------------------------------------
Mirror, Power—Outside Rear View
Town Car

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove front door trim panel (23942). Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Trim Panels, Door Front—Town Car
Removal

1. Snap out two door pull strap retaining screw covers. Remove screws.
   

1. Remove three screws on front and rear side and center of front door trim panel (23942).
   

1. NOTE: The following procedure must be used during removal and installation of the door armrest and trim panel. Refer to the appropriate illustrations for component and vehicle model identification.
   
   Using the Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry the trim panel retaining clips from the door inner panel.
   

1. NOTE: Do not use front door trim panel to remove trim clips from door inner panel. Replace any bent, damaged or missing push pins.
   
   Remove window regulator control switch housing from front door trim panel. Lift up housing in front and disconnect all connectors.
   

1. Disconnect wiring harness and heated seat switch electrical connectors if equipped.
   

1. Remove the door trim panel.
   

1. Disconnect two electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove nut from outside rear view mirror mounting base.
   

1. Swing outside rear view mirror (17682) toward driver door window glass to expose screw in mount base.
   

1. Remove screw from outside rear view mirror base.
   

1. Remove outside rear view mirror from front door (20124). Guide wiring and connectors through hole in front door.
   

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten nuts to 8-10 Nm (71-88 lb-
   

please rate as solved if this is what you need. You will need to borrow a heavy duty riveter from autozone or wherever you buy the lock cylinder from.


Removal

1. NOTE: The rear door window glass must be completely raised.
   Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

Trim Panel —Rear Door, Expedition Removal

1. Remove the power window switchplate (14524).

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Remove the rear door handle trim cover.

1. Remove the rear inside door handle.
   • Remove the door handle bolt.

1. Remove the rear door trim panel screws at bottom of panel.

1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the rear door trim panel, do not pull directly outward.
   Lift upward and then outward to remove the rear door trim panel (27406).

1. Remove the rear door watershield.

1. Disconnect the power door lock actuator electrical connector.

1. Drill out the power door lock actuator rivet.

1. Remove and discard the screws.

1. Remove the power door lock actuator.
   • Disconnect the power door lock actuator rod.

Installation

1. NOTE: Use new screws when installing the rear door latch.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • Use Heavy Duty Riveter to install the new rivet.

Window Regulator, Rear Door, Explorer Removal

1. Remove the rear door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05B .

Trim Panel, Rear Door, Explorer, Hi-Series Four-Door Removal and Installation

1. Remove the two screws retaining the rear door trim panel (27406) located above the door handle.

1. Remove trim cup at the door handle using a screwdriver or sharp object. Retention nibs will flex for easy removal.

1. To remove window regulator switch plate (14524) , use notch located at lower end of plate using a screwdriver to lift and remove.

1. Remove window regulator switch plate from rear door trim panel pulling wire harness from rear door trim panel .

1. From bottom of window regulator switch plate , remove two screws and disconnect connector from window regulator control switch (14529) .

1. At each plastic clip location, pry the rear door trim panel away from the door inner panel using the door trim panel removing tool from Rotunda Moulding/Trim Kit 107-00401 or equivalent.

1. Remove panel, lift slightly to remove flange at the top of rear door trim panel from trough in the glass weatherstrip. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Replace any bent, damaged or missing plastic clips on the rear door trim panel to the door inner panel, firmly loading clips into slots provided on rear door trim panel .
   
   

1. If equipped with power windows, disconnect the wire from the regulator.

1. Remove the rear door window glass as described in this section.

1. Remove the window guide, if equipped, (nuts and washers). Remove guide from door belt opening.

1. Remove three 1/4-inch rivets attaching motor bracket (electric) to inner panel and two 1/4-inch rivets attaching regulator lower bracket to inner panel. Use drift punch to knock out center pins for each rivet. NOTE: Use care not to enlarge sheet metal holes in the door inner panel when drilling.
   

1. Using a 1/4-inch diameter drill, drill out the remainder of the rivet.

1. Remove two upper regulator attaching nuts.

1. Remove regulator from the front door (20125) .

Installation

1. Lubricate regulator mechanism with Multi-Purpose Grease D0AZ-19584-AA or equivalent.

1. Install regulator into access hole in inner panel.

1. Position regulator using upper regulator studs and tabs on motor mounting bracket (electric) or cup mounting plate (manual).

1. Install rivets attaching regulator to door inner panel (1/4-20 x 1/2-inch bolt and 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies or equivalent metric fasteners may be used as alternates).

1. Install two upper regulator attachment nuts.

1. Install door glass as outlined under Door Glass Installation.

1. Adjust glass as outlined under Adjustments .

1. Reconnect wire to regulator, if equipped.

1. Check operation of window regulator.

1. Install door watershield and trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05B .

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

1. Remove the watershield.

1. Remove the interior weatherstrip.

1. Remove the exterior-weatherstrip.

1. Remove the nut and the rear window stabilizer.

1. CAUTION: Prior to removing the rivet center pins, place suitable support between the door outer panel and the glass to stabilize the glass.
   NOTE: Lower the window to access the rivets.
   Remove the two rivets retaining the rear door window glass to the rear door window glass run and bracket.

1. Remove the rear door window glass.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2000 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Rear Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation

1. Remove the rear door trim panel screws.

1. NOTE: The rear door trim panel has eight two-part pin-type retainers. The male part of the retainer will remain with the trim panel and the female part will remain with the door.
   NOTE: To release the door trim panel pin-type retainers, first pull outward on the bottom of the door trim panel.
   Remove the rear door trim panel.
   • Disconnect the window regulator control switch electrical connector.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Rear
Removal

1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw cover from the armrest of rear door trim panel (27406).
   

1. Remove the two retaining screws.
   

1. Using Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry rear door trim panel from door inner panel.
   

1. Disconnect electrical connectors.
   

Installation

1. Position rear door trim panel on door inner panel, aligning two locators on rear door trim panel. Reverse Removal procedure.
   

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rear
Removal

1. Remove door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

1. Check all connections of remote control links and cables. Service as necessary.
   

1. Remove remote control assembly.
   

1. Remove door latch remote control assembly from latch assembly.
   

1. Drill out rivet at bellcrank and link (264B14).
   

1. Remove three screws attaching latch assembly to door.
   

1. Drill out rivet that attaches actuator motor to door.
   

1. Remove latch assembly with actuator motor and door latch control rod lever link assembly.
   

Installation

1. Install new bushings and clip onto latch assembly.
   

1. Install latch with links and power lock actuator into door cavity.
   

1. Position latch assembly to door, aligning screw holes in latch and door. Install three screws. Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 lb-in).
   

1. Attach door latch actuator motor to door with a new rivet.
   

1. Install bellcrank and link to door using a new rivet.
   

1. Install inside door handle and remote control assembly to door.
   

1. Open and close door to check latch assembly operation.
   

1. Install watershield and door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Item Part Number Description 1 221A00 Door Handle to Door Latch Actuating Cable 2 26446 Rear Door Control Rod Retainer 3 377901 Plug Button 4 26412 Rear Door Latch 5 W623451-S2 Push Nut 6 224A32 Counter Balance 7 22450 Door Outside Handle Tension Spring 8 W701210-S309 Screw 9 224A20 Outside Door Handle Anti Rattle Pivot (2 Req'd) 10 22404 Door Handle 11 224A24 Front Door Outside Handle Spacer (2 Req'd) 12 264A64 Rear Door Actuating Rod 13 22408 Outside Door Handle Anti-Rattle Bumper 14 22428 Outside Door Handle Large Pad 15 N621906-S2 Nut (2 Req'd) 16 N807329 Screw (3 Req'd) 17 26595 Rear Door Electric Latch Actuator (RH) 18 W701566-S47 Rivet 19 431C04-A Rear Door Latch Striker Assembly 20 — Door Lock Striker Plate (Part of Door Shell Assy) 21 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 22 264B14 Bellcrank and Link (RH) 23 264A50 Bushing 24 N802034-SG Rivet 25 26420 Rear Door Latch Control Rod Link 26 W525172-S Rivet (2 Req'd) 27 21818 RR Door Latch (Inside) 28 A26460 RR Door Latch Push Button Rod 29 21982 Door Latch Rear Striker Assembly 30 N808377-S101 Screw (2 Req'd) 31 250A04 Rear Door Catch 32 N801010-S100 Truss Head Bolt (2 Req'd) 33 N804234-S2 Screw 34 266A74 Rear Door Latch Actuator Retainer 35 24630 Rear Door 36 26552 Rear Door Latch Control Escutcheon A — Tighten to 21-29 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 10-13 Nm (89-115 Lb-In) C — Tighten to 7-8 Nm (62-70 Lb-In) D — Tighten to 26-34 Nm (20-25 Lb-Ft) E — Tighten to 3-4 Nm (27-35 Lb-In)

Snap out two door pull strap retainer screw covers. Remove screws.
Remove one screw from lower rear door panel.
Remove screw retaining rear inside door handle cup . Remove rear door inside handle cup.
Using a Trim Pad Removing Tool pry trim panel retaining clips from rear door inner panel.

1. Remove the rear door power window/power door lock switch
2. Remove the door handle bezel. Remove the door trim panel screw located behind the door handle bezel.
3. Remove the door trim panel screws located by the armrest handle.
4. Remove the door trim panel using J 38778.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the door trim panel from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with new retainers before installing the trim panel

1. Install new trim panel retainers to the rear door trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Align the door trim panel retainers to the door.
4. Press the door trim panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.
5. Install the trim panel screws. Tighten Tighten the door trim panel screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in) .
6. Install the power window/power door lock switch