Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in GENERAL INFORMATION.
- Remove the front door body side molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR BODY SIDE (CHEVROLET) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR BODY SIDE (GMC PICKUP) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR BODY SIDE (GMC UTILITY) .
- Drill out the rivets using a 1/4 inch drill bit.
- Remove the retaining plate.