Photo 1

The first photo shows removal of the inner door handle shroud. This piece is snapped into place or held with a single screw so remove with care so the tabs don't break.

Notice that the window is in the up position.

Photo 2

Preparing to remove the electric window/door lock switch panel ahead of the arm rest. This is held in place with some snap clips so carefully pry the module straight up off the door.

Photo 3

Disconnect the wires at the connector. Be careful since some connectors lock into the connected position. Look for the release tab if the connectors are hard to get apart.

Near the center of the photo you can see a bolt head in the switch module cavity. This is one of the screws or bolts holding the panel onto the door. Remove this bolt.

The next photo, #4 shows a closeup of the bolt to remove.

Photo 4

Remove the bolt to the right on this photo.

Photo 5

Shows removal of the screws holding the panel in place. Look along the edge of the panel, there are several screws, especially along the bottom edge.

Photo 6

With panel screws all removed, carefully lift the door panel up and away from the door, but only a few inches. You will need to disconnect the courtesy lamp wire before moving the panel more than a few inches.

Photo 7

Carefully disconnect the courtesy lamp before moving the door panel away from the door.

Photo 8

Check that no other wires are connected to the panel, then pull the panel away from the door.

Photo 9

Once the panel is removed, take off the bar holding the splash guard in place. Don't lose the two screws holding it on.

Photo 10

Gently peel back the splash guard to expose the opening to the door cavity. If there is adhesive holding the splash guard in place, it is usually resealable type. Try to peel the guard back carefully to keep as much adhesive on it as possible.

Photo 11

Clearly shows the backside of the outer door handle.

First, remove the lock rod from the pawl (white plastic piece) to allow more room to maneuver the plate. Use a long nose plier to squeeze the top or bottom tab on the pawl while applying force on the lock rod toward the pawl opening. Sometimes it helps to apply constant force on the rod and alternate pinching the pawl clips until the rod pops out.

Both nuts near the top of the handle must be removed to put the plate in place.

Photos 11a and 11b

The two photos to the right are a new addition to the installation process. We are now shipping this Jimmi' Jammer™ kit with two hose clamps to put around your lock cylinder holder. This will reinforce the plastic lock holder, and make it much more difficult to punch the lock into the door.

These photos were taken outside the door for clarity, but you should be able to get them on without removing the door handle. It is worth the effort to put these on!

Photo 11a shows the clamp being put onto lock holder.

Photo 11b shows the clamp placed properly. Note that clamp butts up against the lock cylinder holder clip. This greatly increases the strength of this assembly.

Photo 12

The lock rod has been removed from the pawl and the key was used to rotate the pawl up and out of the way.

Now remove the two nuts holding the handle in place, be careful not to lose them as you will need them again.

Photo 13

Place the plate in place as shown. The two handle studs each align with a mounting hole. The lock pawl rotates up and down between the two plate surfaces surrounding it.

The part to the immediate left of the pawl also protects the keyless entry pad seam if your truck is so equipped. If you have keyless entry, the keypad cable would run out to the left of the raised area.

The part to across the back of the lock cylinder helps prevent the cylinder from being smashed into the door cavity from the outside.

Photo 14

Reinstall both handle nuts. Be careful not to over tighten, but make them snug.

Once the nuts are back, rotate the lock to make sure there is no interference with the plate.

Snap the lock rod back into the pawl.

You are now ready to reassemble the door.

Photo 15

Put the splash guard back in place and reattach the bracket that holds it in place.

Photo 16

Set the panel back onto the door. Make sure you have reconnected any wires that were disconnected earlier, such as the lamp.

Photo 17

Put the screw that held the center of the panel in place back in place. (Reference photo 4).

Reconnect the switch and lock module connectors and snap the module back in place. Test the lock switch and window to make sure everything got connected correctly.

Photo 18

Reattach the handle shroud and put the remaining panel holding screws back in.

Now you can place the window warning label in the lower cornder of the window. Place carefully since the adhesive on the stickers is really good.

Very Important:

Test the lock operation, window and other components one last time before starting the other door.

This completes the installation. You can put the door back together and start the other side.