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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Apply masking tape to the door frame applique.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Remove the front door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Window .
  5. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement - Power .
  6. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
  7. Position the window to the full down position.
  8. Remove the screw (2) from the top corner of the inside door frame.
    9. Fig 1: Inside Door Frame Screw (Front Door)
    GM794032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the window channel weatherstrip by grasping the center and pulling downward to expose the rivets.

    Drill out the 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (2) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer.

    10. Fig 2: Window Channel Retainer & Rivets (Front Door)
    GM799081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the window channel retainer from the door.
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