Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to MIRROR REPLACEMENT - POWER .
- Remove the outer sealing strip. Refer to SEALING STRIP REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR WINDOW BELT OUTER .
- Remove the door weather-strip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the door window weather-strip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR WINDOW .
- Remove the window guide. Refer to WINDOW GUIDE REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
- Remove the door lock. Refer to LOCK REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the door lock cylinder. Refer to LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
- Remove the outside door handle. Refer to DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT OUTSIDE .
- Remove the door window. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the door window regulator and motor. Refer to WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the front upper door speaker.
- Remove the front lower door speaker.
- Remove the front door body side molding.
- Remove the front lower door side molding.
- Remove the left fender, if necessary.
- Remove the right fender, if necessary.
- Remove the door check link. Refer to DOOR CHECK LINK REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Release the door wiring harness grommet and un-route the wiring harness (3) from the door (6) and door jamb, if equipped.
- Remove the front door wiring harness from the vehicle, if equipped.
- Remove all the retainers from the front door (6).
- Mark the door hinge (2, 4) location.
- Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The 4 door to hinge bolts (1, 5)
- The front door (6)