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 side rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Partially remove the top half of the side door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door .
- Release the adhesive backing securing the sliding door energy absorber behind the door impact back beam.
- Remove the energy absorber pad from the inner door structure.
- Clean all traces of adhesive from the mounting surface for the energy absorber.
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.