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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Window Channel Retainer Bolts & Rivets
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    NOTE: Refer to PAINT DAMAGE NOTICE .
  1. Remove the front door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  5. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Position the window to the full down position.
  7. Remove the front door window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  8. Remove the bolt (3) from the window channel retainer (2).
  9. Drill out the 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (1) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer.
  10. Remove the window channel retainer from the door.