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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 rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
  3. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
  4. Remove the rear door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window .
  5. Position the window to the full down position.
  6. Remove the screw (2) from the top corner of the inside door frame.
  7. Fig 1: Inside Door Frame Screw (Rear Door)
    GM794032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner .
  9. Pull forward to release the rear door stationary window from the door frame. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door Stationary .
  10. Remove the rear door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer .
  11. Remove the window channel weatherstrip by grasping the center and pulling downward to expose the rivets.
  12. Drill out the 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (2) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer (1).
  13. Fig 2: Window Channel Retainer & Rivets (Rear Door)
    GM800968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the window channel retainer from the door.