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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54)  .
  2. Peel the water deflector away from the door. Use a soft-surfaced scraper if needed. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the control rods from the remote lock.
    1. 3.1. Pry the anchor out of the hole.
    2. 3.2. Push the clip away from the lever.
    3. 3.3. Pull the rod and the clip away from the lever.
  4. Remove the upper latch screws.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Latch Screws
    G01567370Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper latch, if equipped.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Latch Cover
    G01567371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper latch and the rod from the door.
    Fig 3: Removing Door Upper Latch And Rod
    G01567372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower latch screws.
  8. Remove the reinforcement.
    Fig 4: Removing Reinforcement
    G01567373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower latch and the rod from the door.
    Fig 5: Removing Door Lower Latch And Rod
    G01567374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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