Removal Procedure

Waterproof deflectors are used in order to seal the door inner panel and prevent water from entering the body. The deflector is secured by a strip of adhesive between the water deflector and the door.

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
   • Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door 
   • Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Utility)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Extended Cab P/U Only) 
2. Remove the door speaker if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure.
   • SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR
   • SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR in Entertainment.
3. Remove the water deflector(s) from the door.
   Fig 1: Removing Water Deflector(s) From Door

   Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. Remove the water deflector(s) from the rear side door.
5. Break the bond between the sealer and the door with a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the deflector(s).
   Fig 2: Removing Water Deflector(s) From Rear Side Door

   Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.