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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear door.
    NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Pull the upper edge of the rear door body side molding out, to release the retainers.
    Fig 1: View Of Rear Door Body Side Molding
    GM755480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the door and the molding to help release the retainers.

    Remove the rear door body side molding from the door.

    CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the lower support retainer.
    Fig 2: Drilling Center Retainer Pin
    GM618049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.
  6. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.
    7. Fig 3: Removing Center Retainer Pin Using Pliers
    GM622267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear door body side molding lower support from the door.
    Fig 4: View Of Rear Door Body Side Molding Lower Support
    GM622282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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