Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If equipped with a power sliding door, disable the PSD system by removing the PSD 15A fuse from the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.
- Remove the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Remove the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door .
- Remove the door lock module. Refer to Lock Module Replacement - Sliding Door
- Pry the barrel nut out of the lock assembly and push the lock rod away from the sliding door lock assembly.
- Disconnect the sliding door lock module harness connector, if equipped.
- Remove the sliding door handle screws.
- Remove the lock assembly from the sliding door.
- Remove the outside handle cable from the lock assembly.
- Remove the sliding door outside handle bolts.
- Remove the sliding door outside handle from the sliding door.
- Remove the outside handle cable from the outside handle.
IMPORTANT:
By removing the power sliding door (PSD) 15A fuse, the low current logic power for both the LH and RH power sliding door modules (PSDM) will be interrupted and both PSDs will be inoperative.