Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
For the removal of the rear door assembly, perform steps 15 through 21.
- Open and support the rear door.
- Open the front door.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Chevrolet) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Pontiac) .
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the inside handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside .
- Remove the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Rear Door (Power Regulator) or Window Regulator Replacement - Rear Door (Manual Regulator) .
- Remove the energy absorber. Refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Outside .
- Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Door .
- Remove the door lock. Refer to Lock Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the rear stationary window. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door Stationary .
- Remove the rear door reveal molding. Refer to Reveal Molding Replacement - Rear Door Window .
- Remove the rear door electrical harness through the opening in the rear door.
- Remove the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (Sedan) or Carpet Retainer Replacement (Coupe) in Interior Trim.
- Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the rear door hinges to the rear door.
- Remove the rubber conduit from the center pillar.
- Disconnect the rear door harness electrical connector.
- Route the rear door harness electrical connector through the opening in the center pillar.
- With an assistant, remove the rear door hinge to rear door bolts.
- With an assistant, remove the rear door from the vehicle.