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4) Remove the correct four out of six quarter sized push pins (plastic rivets) securing the trim panel to the door. I say this because you will easily spot six of these but only the bottom four (tan = good, dark grey = bad, in these pictures) actually secure the panel to the door. (pictures 05, 06) In these pictures, the dark grey push pins, while visually look to be part of the door trim panel, are actually independent of it and do not require removal. Note: My ’05 service manual indicates that there are only 5 in total with 3 lower push pins needing removal on the ’05 models.

Upon close inspection, these push pins are scored in the center. The center is actually a plunger and when pushed in, releases the internal side pressure which holds the rivet in place. To release these rivets, you must apply firm but not excessive pressure to the scored area in the center of the push pin. The pin only needs to be depressed about 2mm. Excessive pressure will send the plunger firing into the door and will require collection later when the door panel is removed. I used one end of an Allen key to apply the pressure and found it worked well.