Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply masking tape to the door edges.
- Open the rear door.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door inner sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner .
- Remove the front of the rear door frame applique and the rear. Refer to Door Frame Applique Replacement - Rear .
- Remove the rear door outer sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer .
- Remove the rear door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door lock. Refer to Lock Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Rear Outside .
- Remove the rear door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window .
- Remove the rear door window channel retainer. Refer to Window Channel Retainer Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door rubber conduit. Refer to Rubber Conduit Replacement - Front Door .
- Disconnect the rear door wiring harness.
- Remove the rear door electrical harness from the door.
- Support the rear door.
- Remove the rear door top intermediate bolt from the door side hinge.
- Remove the rear door lower hinge bolts from the door side (1).
- Remove the rear door from the vehicle.