Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the sliding door garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - SLIDING DOOR in Interior Trim.
Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to remove the plugs from the swing-out window access hole on the sliding door.

Fig 1: Removing Plugs From Swing-Out Window Access Hole
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Remove the swing-out window latch screws.
Remove the stud nuts from the swing-out window hinge.

Fig 2: Removing Stud Nuts From Swing-Out Window Hinge
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Remove the swing-out window from the sliding door.

Fig 3: Removing Swing-Out Window From Sliding Door
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